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Plant cells are surrounded by a cell wall. What is the function of this structure?

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The cell wall surround the plasma membrane of plant cells and provides tensile strength and protection against mechanical and osmotic stress. it also allows sales to develop turgor pressure, which is the pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall.
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The function of a cell wall is to protect and support the organism.

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