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Luden [163]
3 years ago
13

Which characteristics do cell membranes and cell walls have in common

Biology
1 answer:
djyliett [7]3 years ago
8 0
Cell wall: it controls the movement of substances that come in and out of the cell

cell membrane: it strengthens the cell

similarities: both of the parts are around the circumference of the cell
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