cell wall synthesis

How Does Cell Wall Synthesis Occur?

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.

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