Why is it hard to see the plasma membrane in plant cells?
1 Answer
Jun 15, 2018
There's a cell wall in the way
Explanation:
There is a more structured cell wall surrounding the plant
It covers the while plant cell including the smaller plasma membrane. It's made up of cellulose and pectin. While it's great for the cell in terms of protection and structure, it's bad for us trying to get a look at it what's directly underneath it.