What's the difference between the cell wall and cell membrane?

Cell wall:

Only present in plant cells, it provides structure and is completely permeable to biological molecules.

 

Cell membrane:

Much thinner than cell wall and is present in all cells. It is selectively permeable to certain molecules.

JD
Answered by Joel D. Biology tutor

7132 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

How does the lac operon work?


Putting bee honey on a cut kills bacteria. Honey contains a high concentration of sugar. Use your knowledge of water potential to suggest how putting honey on a cut kills bacteria.


What are the similarities/differences between neuromuscular junctions and cholinergic synapses?


How is blood filtrated by the glomeruli in the kidneys?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning