A protoplast is a plant or bacterial cell that has had its cell wall removed, allowing the study of the cell membrane and its components in isolation. In plants, protoplasts are crucial for a variety of applications, including genetic engineering, cell fusion experiments, and studies of cellular processes. The removal of the cell wall can be done using enzymes, such as cellulase or pectinase, that break down the cell wall components.
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