Which of the following is not a function of the plant cell wall?
A)It allows plant cells to develop osmotic turgor pressure that pushes against their surrounding walls.
B)It provides mechanical support for individual cells and serves as a type of "skeleton" for the whole plant.
C)It protects cells against damage from mechanical abrasion,osmotic influx of water & pathogens.
D)It prevents cell-cell interactions.
E)It can be a source of signals that alter activities of cells that it contacts.

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The plant cell wall does not prevent cell-cell interactions, rather it plays a vital role in cell-cell communication and signaling. The other options are all functions of the plant cell wall.

Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Plant