Which of the following statements about plant cell walls is false?

A) Plant cell walls consist of cellulose fibers embedded in a matrix of polysaccharides and proteins.
B) Plant cell walls are multilayered structures.
C) Plant cell walls protect plant cells by forming an impermeable layer around the cell.
D) Wood is primarily composed of plant cell walls.


Answer: C

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