Hydrophilic chemical of cell wall is _________.

Pectin

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Suberin

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Fat

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Lignin.

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Solution

The correct option is B Pectin
Pectin present in cell wall is soluble in water. Pectin is thus hydrophilic in nature. Pectin is a major component of the middle lamella, where it helps to bind cells together, but is also found in primary cell walls.
Pectin is a major component of the middle lamella, where it helps to bind cells together, but is also found in primary cell walls.

So the right answer is option A.

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