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The chief component of the middle lamella in plant cells is

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Calcium

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Iron

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Magnesium

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Potassium

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Solution

The correct option is D Calcium
The middle lamella is a pectin layer which cements the cell walls of two adjoining plant cells together. The chief component of the middle lamella in plant cells is calcium.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Calcium'.

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