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How does a eukaryotic cell wall differ from that of a prokaryote? It is due to the presence of

How does a eukaryotic cell wall differ from that of a prokaryote? It is due to the presence of Correct Answer cellulose

The correct answer is cellulose.

Key Points

  • The eukaryotic cell wall differs from that of a prokaryote in having the cell wall made up of cellulose.

Concept:

  • Cell Wall - It is a non-living rigid structure that forms an outer covering for the plasma membrane of fungi & plants. 
  • The cell wall not only gives shape to the cell and protects the cell from mechanical damage and infection, but it also helps in cell-to-cell interaction and provides a barrier to undesirable macromolecules.

Explanation:

The cell wall of eukaryotic & prokaryotic cells differs in the constituent composition.

  • Eukaryotic cell wall - Algae have a cell wall, made of cellulose, Galatians, mannans, and minerals like calcium carbonate, while in other plants it consists of cellulose, hemicellulose, pectins, and proteins.
  • Prokaryotic cell wall -​ 
    • The cell of prokaryotes like bacteria is made up of peptidoglycans
    • The peptidoglycan consists of two chains - the Long-chain (Glycon chain) and the short-chain (tetrapeptide chain).
    • The long chain is made up of N-acetyl glucosamine & N-acetyl muramic acid while the short chain consists of 4 amino acids namely L-alanine, L-lysine, D-glutamic acid & D-alanine.

The prokaryotic cell wall does not have cellulose, hence it will be the correct answer.

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