Download article as a PDF. Civil rights are the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment (and to be free from unfair treatment or discrimination) in a number of settings -- including education, employment, housing, and more -- and based on certain legally-protected characteristics.ownload article as a PDF. Civil rights are the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment (and to be free from unfair treatment or discrimination) in a number of settings -- including education, employment, housing, and more -- and based on certain legally-protected characteristics.
Cell wall. Definition. noun, plural: cell walls. A membrane of the cell that forms external to the cell membrane whose main role is to give cells rigidity, strength and protection against mechanical stress. It is found in cells of plants, bacteria, archaea, fungi, and algae. Animals and most protists do not have cell walls. Supplement.
Following is a list of the different parts of a plant cell and their respective functions. Cell Wall: The outermost covering of the plant cell is the protective layer, the cell wall. Its main function includes giving support, maintaining the cell shape, and controlling the growth of the cell. Cell Membrane: Next to the cell wall, lies the cell membrane that comprises a protein and lipid bilayer.