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cell wall

/ˈsel wɔːl/noun

उच्चारण सेल वॉल

कोशिका भित्ति

Core word

noun
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    [C]

    the strong outer layer around the cell of a plant, fungus or bacterium

    कोशिका भित्ति

    • Plant cells have a cell wall, but animal cells do not.
    • The cell wall gives the plant cell its shape.
    • Draw a plant cell and label the cell wall.
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    • The cell wall protects the cell from damage.
    • Fungi also have a cell wall, but it is made of a different substance.
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General knowledge

The cell wall of plants is made mainly of cellulose.

GK: पौधों की cell wall मुख्य रूप से cellulose की बनी होती है।