Difference between Cell wall and Plasma membrane
No. |
Cell wall |
Plasma membrane |
1. | Animal cell do not contain Cell wall. | All the living cells contain cell membrane. |
2. | Cell wall is completely permeable. | Plasma membrane is selectively permeable. |
3. | Cell wall is the outermost layer and mainly found in archaea, fungi, plant cells and bacteria. | Plasma membrane is the outermost layer and mainly found in both plant and animal cell. |
4. | Cell wall gives strength to the cell and protection to the cell. | Plasma membrane helps to control passage of material in and out of the cell, Also it helps to hold cellular content. |
5. | A non-living and rigid outer covering of the plant cell is referred as Cell wall. | An elastic, thin and delicate living membrane is referred as Plasma membrane. |
6. | Cell wall mainly contains cellulose Or Cell wall is mainly composed of cellulose. | Plasma membrane mainly contains proteins and lipids Or Plasma membrane is mainly composed of proteins and lipids. |
7. | Cell wall is elastic. | Plasma membrane is not elastic. |