What is a cell wall?

by- Indra bhan

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After the plasma membrane, the cell is surrounded from the outside by another layer called the cell wall.

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It is a hard non-living cover.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides protection to the cell.

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And helps in maintaining the shape of the cell.

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It prevents the cell from bursting.

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Who discovered the cell wall?

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The cell wall was first discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665.