When a cell begins to enlarge after cell division, the

primary cell wall
a. is rather elastic and can be stretched.
b. allows water uptake.
c. becomes thicker due to the addition of
polysaccharides.
d. is rather elastic and can be stretched and allows
water uptake.
e. is rather elastic and can be stretched and
becomes thicker due to the addition of
polysaccharides.


Answer: d

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