Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 4, Problem 12SQ
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Introduction: The cell wall is the outer surrounding layer of the cells that gives protection and rigidity to the organelles present inside the cells. The cell wall is present in prokaryotes such as bacteria and
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