Which statement correctly compares primary and secondary cell walls?
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Correct answer: Primary walls are flexible, forming during growth; secondary walls are thicker, forming after expansion
Primary walls are deposited while cells are growing and must remain extensible. Secondary walls are deposited later and commonly provide strength, rigidity, or specialized protection.
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