Cellulose cell walls
What Cellulose cell walls means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Strong and rigid structures surrounding each cell that resist penetration by fungal hyphae and bacteria.
Strong and rigid walls that surround every plant cell and resist penetration by microorganisms.
Strong and rigid physical barriers that stop microorganisms entering or spreading.
Topics that use Cellulose cell walls
- Plant defence responses (AQA GCSE)
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