Select the answer that best describes the change in cell wall condition for the
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Question
Select the answer that best describes the change in cell wall condition for the following scenario. (1 pt) Scenario: A plant cell increases the number of cellulose microfibrils in the primary cell wall, but, the plant cell does not increase the amount of space that it occupies within the plant (i.e., cell length, width, or depth does not increase). a. The primary cell wall will become more po b. The primary cell wall will become more dynamically equilibrated. c· The primary cell wall will become d. The primary cell wall will become more rigid. e. The primary cell wall will become more adhesive. e more porous more elastic.Explanation / Answer
Answer: d. the primary cell wall will become more rigid
Explanation: Cellulose microfibrils are laid down in the inner surface of the primary cell wall. They confer rigidity to the cell wall.