What is a purpose of the cell wall for both prokaryotes and plant cells?
A)to provide a means of cell-cell interaction
B)to enable the cell to obtain nutrients from its environment
C)to regulate the passage of solutes into and out of the cell
D)to protect the cell from the effects of a hypotonic environment

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The cell wall serves to protect the cell from a hypotonic environment, which would cause water to enter the cell and potentially burst it. This is important for both prokaryotes and plant cells.

What Is a Purpose of the Cell Wall for Both