The orientation of cellulose microfibrils in the cell wall plays a crucial role in determining cell shape. If a plant cell has cellulose microfibrils arranged predominantly perpendicular to the direction of cell elongation, what shape is the cell most likely to adopt?
Spherical
Elongated/Rod-like
Cuboidal
Irregular
Related Questions
Which of the following is a major structural component of fungal cell walls, providing rigidity and support?
Starch
Glycogen
Chitin
Cellulose
Which polysaccharide contributes significantly to the structural integrity of fungal cell walls?
Cellulose
Starch
Glycogen
Chitin
Chitin, a major component of fungal cell walls, is a type of:
Protein
Lipid
Polysaccharide
Nucleic Acid
The cell wall of most fungi is primarily composed of:
Cellulose
Chitin
Peptidoglycan
Lignin