Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level 5th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118918401
ISBN 13: 978-1-11891-840-1

Chapter 8 - Carbohydrates - Exercises - Page 244: 32

Answer

Cell wall is porous to preserve cell integrity by withstanding the turgor and maintain the elasticity. Otherwise cell can get burst if the cell walls were solid.

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Cell wall is porous to preserve cell integrity by withstanding the turgor and maintain the elasticity. Otherwise cell can get burst if the cell walls were solid.
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