Biology
Biology
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ISBN: 9781260487947
Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG
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The key differences between the primary cell wall and the secondary cell wall of plant cells.

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A network of material is secreted from plant or animal cells that form a complex meshwork outside the cells. This is known as the extracellular matrix (ECM) in animals or cell wall in plants. The cell wall is a rigid structure located outside the plasma membrane and thus, provides support and protection to the cell.

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