Most abundant water insoluble polysaccharide of plant cell wall is
A
Hemicellulose
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B
Pectin
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C
Cellulose
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D
Lignin
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Solution
The correct option is D Cellulose
The most abundant water-insoluble polysaccharide of the plant cell wall is cellulose.
Cellulose is the most abundant plant polysaccharide and is a major component of the plant cell walls which provides strength to the plant stems, leaves, and branches.
Cellulose has a high molecular weight and is crystalline in nature, therefore, they are insoluble in water and does not absorb water.