Cell wall of plant cell is mainly composed of __________.
A
chitin
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B
lipid
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C
cellulose
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D
protein
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Solution
The correct option is C cellulose Plant cells have an additional protective wall outside the plasma membrane, known as cell wall. It is a non-living, rigid and a freely permeable structure. It is made up of cellulose, which is a type of carbohydrate.