cell wall
noun
: the usually rigid nonliving permeable wall that surrounds the plasma membrane and encloses and supports the cells of most plants, bacteria, fungi, and algae see cell illustration
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This is what’s called a lytic secretion system, which involves the rupture of cell walls or membranes to release toxins.
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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
Plants need calcium to build cell walls and grow strong new root tips, shoots, and leaves.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
When the toxin reaches the outer surface of a cell, this protein forms into a doughnut-like shape, then punches a hole through the cell wall.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
Kale's fibrous cell walls may prevent your body from absorbing nutrients, but cooking kale can reduce its antioxidant content.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2023
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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
Plants need calcium to build cell walls and grow strong new root tips, shoots, and leaves.
—Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
When the toxin reaches the outer surface of a cell, this protein forms into a doughnut-like shape, then punches a hole through the cell wall.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
Kale's fibrous cell walls may prevent your body from absorbing nutrients, but cooking kale can reduce its antioxidant content.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2023
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“Cell wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cell%20wall. Accessed 8 Jul. 2024.
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