NCERT Important Questions Class 9 Science biology Chapter 5
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Chapter 5 The Fundamental Unit of Life
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What is the difference between plasma membrane and cell wall? Give the functions of each one.
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Plasma membrane is an elastic living membrane made up of lipids and proteins, where as cell wall is a rigid non-living covering made up of cellulose. Plasma membrane acts as semipermeable membrane which allows only selective substances to pass through it. Cell wall provides rigidity and protection to cell. It is permeable.