Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Plant

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the plant cell wall?

• A)It allows plant cells to develop osmotic turgor pressure that pushes against their surrounding walls.
• B)It provides mechanical support for individual cells and serves as a type of "skeleton" for the whole plant.
• C)It protects cells against damage from mechanical abrasion,osmotic influx of water & pathogens.
• D)It prevents cell-cell interactions.
• E)It can be a source of signals that alter activities of cells that it contacts.

---

Definitions:

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to inaccuracies in surveys or research.

Experimenter Bias

A form of bias introduced by the experimenter whose expectations about the outcome of the experiment can be subtly communicated to the participants in the experiment.

Faulty Memory

Errors or inaccuracies in recalling past events or information, which can arise from various factors such as misinformation, distortion, or forgetting.

Double-Blind Research Study

An experimental research design in which neither the participants nor the researchers know who is receiving the experimental treatment and who is receiving a placebo, reducing biases in the results.