MECHANISM OF CELL WALL FORMATION

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Abstract
During the condensation process [image]-glucose molecules become linked through the O atoms 1 and 4 to form a chain of glucose anhydrides, cellulose molecules. The chains are arranged parallel, but not connected, to form a layer of 1 molecule in thickness. The layers, one upon another, build up the cellulose wall. The symmetrical structure of the wall is comparable to crystalline struc ture except, as its units (glucose molecules) are as sembled, they are changed slightly (to glucose residues) as they assume their positions. The force concerned with the accumulation of glucose molecules on the surface of cellulose may be that causing crystal formation and re sults in proper association of glucose molecules to bring about condensation. Since glucose may occur in a cell without bringing about growth in thickness of the wall some additional factor(s) is admitted.