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Cell Structures - X Marks the Spot! - Cell Wall

The cell wall is found in plant cells, but not in animal cells. This is the outermost layer in the plant cell. It is stiff, rigid, nonliving, and made of cellulose. It provides support so that the plant can grow tall and protection. Some materials like water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide can pass through it.

The photograph of Elodea has the pointer directed at the cell wall between two cells.
Utah State Office of Education This Sci-ber Text was developed by the Utah State Office of Education and Glen Westbroek.