Cellulose is the major component of?
Correct answer: D. Both A and B
- A. Primary wall
- B. Secondary wall
- C. Middle lamella
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
Cellulose gives strength and rigidity to the cell. It makes the wall of plant cells.a) Primary wall - It is composed of the polysaccharides cellulose, hemicelluloses and pectin.b) Secondary wall - The main components of secondary walls are cellulose, xylan, glucomannan and lignin. However, secondary cell wall contains more cellulose than primary cell wall.c) Middle lamella - It is mainly composed of pectins.
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