Cell wall and plasmodesmata

Question 1

What is the cell wall made up of?

Answer 1

Cellulose microfibrils embedded in a polysaccharide matrix called pectin

Question 2

What does the cell wall confer?

Answer 2

Rigidity (strength) on plant cells

Question 3

What are the functions are the cell wall?

Answer 3

Provides strength and support
Prevents cell from bursting
Control the movement of water from cell to cell

Question 4

What is plasmodesmata?

Answer 4

Narrow pores contained within the cell wall
Fine stands of cytoplasm pass through these
Connects one cell to the next
Allows substances to move between them

Question 5

How are the plasmodesmata formed?

Answer 5

Formed when the cell wall is interrupted at intervals by narrow pores
Crrying fine strands of cytoplasm which join the living cells to one another