Cell walls of plants are mainly composed of:

Semicellulose

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Proteins

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Phospholipids

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Cellulose

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Solution

The correct option is D
Cellulose

The cell wall of the plant is mainly composed of cellulose. It is the most abundant organic compound on earth

It helps the plants to be strong and still and also gives the plants the strength to withstand the flow of wind hence giving the strong support to the plants.

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The cell wall is mainly composed of cellulose. So where is this cellulose manufactured in the cell?

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