Eukaryotic Cell Walls

Furthermore, a contrast pertaining to eukaryotes and bacteria is the cell wall. If present, eukaryotic cell walls are made up of polysaccharide cellulose and chitin, meanwhile bacterial cells are made up of peptidoglycan. Cell walls shape the cell and choose what can go in and out of the cell. Eukaryotic cell walls in plants are thicker to be able to endure the interior and exterior of the plant. The cellulose in plant cell walls is really important because it is what makes the plant strong. For instance, it makes the stem strong enough to support the plant. On the other hand, peptidoglycan gives bacteria structural support. Around 2 nanometers can cross the cell wall in bacteria, and around 30 Kilodaltons can cross the eukaryotic plant cell