Carbohydrates present in the plasma membrane are in the form of

Cellulose and pectin

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Hemicellulose and cellulose

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Starch and glycogen

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Glycolipids and glycoproteins

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Solution

The correct option is D Glycolipids and glycoproteins
Plasma membrane is the outer covering of all cells but in the plant cell, it is present below the cell wall. It mainly composed of phospholipid bilayer structure with the embedded proteins and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates of membranes are attached to protein or lipid as glycoprotein or glycolipid.

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