endoplast

/ɛndəplæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell wall component in some organisms, particularly in plants, consisting of a complex mixture of polysaccharides and proteins.

“The study of plant cell walls revealed the presence of endoplasts, which play a crucial role in cell division.”

Synonyms

  • cell wall component
  • plant cell wall

Antonyms

  • animal cell wall