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Cell Wall: Structure produced by some cells outside their cell membrane; variously composed of chitin, peptidoglycan, or cellulose.

Primary Cell Wall: The cell wall outside the plasma membrane that surrounds plant cells; composed of the polysaccharide cellulose.

Secondary Cell Wall: In woody plants, a second wall inside the primary cell wall; contains alternating layers of cellulose and lignin.

Extracellular Route: Path taken by water through the root in which water moves through the spaces between cell walls of the cortex parenchyma.

Cellulose: Indigestible fibre in foods.

Party Wall Easement: A party wall can be an exterior wall on a building that straddles the boundary line between two lots, or it can be a commonly shared partition wall between two connected properties. Each lot . . . View Full Definition

Nucleus (Cell): The largest, most prominent organelle in eukaryotic cells; a round or oval body that is surrounded by the nuclear envelope and contains the genetic information necessary for control of cell . . . View Full Definition

Party Wall: A wall that is located on or at a boundary line between two adjoining parcels of land and is used or is intended to be used by the owners of both properties.

Open (Good-Till-Cancelled) Order (GTC Order): Order to buy or sell a security that stays active until it is completed or the investor cancels it.

Personal Digital Cellular (PDC): The Japanese cellular standard.