Step 1: Characteristics of meristematic cells.
Meristematic cells are actively dividing, undifferentiated plant cells responsible for growth.
Step 2: Cell wall structure.
- Meristematic cells have only a primary wall that is thin and flexible.
- The primary wall is mainly composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin.
- Middle lamella is present between adjacent cells, not part of an individual isolated cell's wall.
- Secondary walls develop later in mature, differentiated cells for mechanical support.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, an isolated meristematic cell consists of only the primary wall.