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The cell wall of a plant cell is a living structure.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
A cell wall is a non-living outer rigid covering of the cell which is made up of cellulose.
The cell wall protects the cell against mechanical shocks.
It gives shape and rigidity to the plant cell.
Final answer: The given statement is false.
Correct statement: The cell wall of a plant cell is a non-living structure.

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