General Science and Ability (Cell wall vs Cell membrane)

 Cell wall vs Cell membrane

Cell wall

Cell membrane

Outermost layer of plant cell

Outermost layer of animal cell

Exists only in plants

Exists in all cells

Thick and rigid structure

Thin and delicate structure

Mainly made up of cellulose

Mainly made up of protein

Maintains shape

Maintains shape

Regulates transfer of material in and out of cell

Regulates transfer of material in and out of cell

Protection from external environment

Protection from external environment

Fully permeable

Semi permeable

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