The synthesis of the cell wall generally follows a multi-step process:
1. Initiation: The process begins at specific sites on the plasma membrane where enzyme complexes are assembled. 2. Polymerization: Enzymes like cellulose synthase polymerize glucose units into cellulose chains. 3. Assembly: The synthesized polymers are then transported and assembled into the existing cell wall matrix. 4. Maturation: Cross-linking enzymes modify the newly incorporated materials to strengthen and mature the cell wall.