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WORLD OF CELL+MASTERING ACCESS >CUSTOM
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Author: Hardin
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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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