Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780321934925
Author: Jeff Hardin, Gregory Paul Bertoni
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.3CC
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To explain: The mechanism of force exerted by expansins in order to remodel the plant cell walls.

Introduction: Plant cell wall is made up of polysaccharides called cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectins. Cell walls are very rigid, hence making the cell movements virtually impossible.

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