Cell Walls Containing ________ Provide the Best Protection from Drying

Question

Cell walls containing ________ provide the best protection from drying.
A) polysaccharides
B) triglycerides
C) waxes
D) peptidoglycan
E) sterols

Accepted Answer

Waxes are hydrophobic substances found in the cell walls of some plants and microorganisms, providing a barrier to water loss and thus offering the best protection from drying out.