Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Middle lamella
What Middle lamella means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Middle lamella
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A layer rich in calcium pectate that cements adjacent plant cell walls together.
Topics that use Middle lamella
- Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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