A cell wall is a structural layer that encloses some cells. Cell walls are usually situated outside the cell, and they can be rigid, firm or flexible. A cell wall protects the cell, gives it shape, and also functions as a filtering mechanism. Cell walls are found in plants, fungi, and in most prokaryotes.
The differences between the cell walls of a plant and fungus include;
- The cell walls of plant is made up of cellulose, while the cell walls of fungus is made up of chitin.
- The cell walls of plant is definite, while the cell walls of fungus may be septate (with inner cross wall), or aseptate (without inner cross wall).