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Plant cells are surrounded by a cell well. What is the function of this structure?

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The cell wall of plants is a structure that wrap the vegetal cell by surrounding the plasma membrane of the plant. The functions of this structure are to provide tensile strength and protection, being important for maintaining the structural support. The cell walls act by separating the external environment of the plant cell, helping decrease mechanical and chemical impacts, dehydration, and keeping cellular pressure constant to maintain the shape of the plant.

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