A cell wall is a rigid outer layer that provides structural support and protection to the cell. It is a characteristic feature of plant cells (made primarily of cellulose), fungi, algae, and bacteria, but it is not found in animal cells. Animal cells are enclosed only by a cell membrane.
Which one of the following is not found in animal cells ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2019 · UPSC CAPF 2021 · Topic: Cell (Cell Wall: Structure and Functions (in plants, fungi, and bacteria))
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