Cellulose is the major component of cell wall of

Pythium

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Xanthomonas

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Pseudomonas

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Saccharomyces

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Solution

The correct option is A
Pythium

The fungus Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, which is exceptional in that its cell walls contain cellulose instead of chitin.

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Match the following layers of the cell wall with their components:

Column I (Layer) Column II (Component)

i). Cellulose a. Middle lamella

ii). Pectin b. Secondary cell wall

iii). Lignin c. Primary cell wall

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