What are the differences between cell membrane and cell wall ?
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Cell wall | Cell membrane |
The cell wall is an additional protective, rigid structure present outside the cell membrane. | The cell membrane is porous in nature and helps in the inward and outward movement of substances. |
It is present only in plant cells | Present in both animal and plant cells |
Plant cell wall is composed of cellulose. | Cell membrane is composed of a lipid bilayer, with a polar head towards the outer side, and hydrophobic tails towards the inner side. |
Plants cells do not move from one place to another and hence they require rigidity which is provided by the cell wall. | The cell membrane is the outer boundary of the cell, which separates one cell from the other. It also separates the contents of the cell from its surrounding medium. |
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