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Plant cells contain the cell wall. Which of the following substances is present in cell wall?

A
Protein
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Carbohydrate
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C
Starch
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D
Cellulose
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Solution

The correct option is D Cellulose
  • Cellulose forms an integral part of the cell wall which provides strength and rigidity to the cell. It helps to maintain the structural integrity of a particular cell.
  • Cellulose is a complex polysaccharide that is made up of β(1→4) linked D-glucose units.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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