Difference Between Cell Wall and Cell Membrane

The basic difference between Cell Wall and Cell Membrane is that Cell Wall is the Outermost Layer of a Plant Cell while Cell Membrane is the outermost layer or covering of Animal Cell. More Differences Between Cell wall and Cell membrane are given below in this topic.

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Properties of cell wall

It is present in plant cells only.
The cell wall is the outermost boundary of plant cells.
Cell walls are permeable.
Cell walls are largely made up of cellulose.

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What is Cell Membrane?

Properties of cell membrane

The cell membrane is absent in Animal cells.
It is the outermost boundary of the animal’s cells.
In plant cells, the cell membrane is present inside the cell wall.
Cell membranes are selectively permeable.
Cell membranes are largely made up of lipids and proteins.

Difference between Cell Wall and Cell Membrane
Cell wall	Cell Membrane
It is present in plants only.	Animals do not have a cell wall.
The cell wall is the outermost boundary of plant cells. The cell membrane is present inside the cell wall of plant cells.	It is the outermost boundary of the animal’s cells.
Cell walls are permeable.	Cell membranes are selectively ermeable.
Cell walls are largely made up of cellulose.	Cell membranes are largely made up of lipids and Proteins.