The cell wall of xylem cells is rich in

Lipid

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Protein

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Lignin

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Starch

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Solution

The correct option is C Lignin
Xylem is a complex permanent tissue which has lignified secondary cell walls. Due to heavy lignin deposition, the cell wall of xylem cells is rich in lignin. It is mainly present in xylem fibres, tracheids and vessels.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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Why do xylem cells have extra reinforcements in their cell walls?

List I	List II
A) Tracheids	I) Cells possess highly thickened walls with oblilateral central human
B) Vessels	II) Elongated tube like cells with thick lignified walls and tapering ends
C) Xylem parenchyma	III) Individual members are interconnected through perorations in their common walls
D) Xylem fibers	IV) Cells are living with thin cellulosic cell walls

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