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Select the correct statement regarding cell wall of plant cells.

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a

Primary cell wall is chiefly composed of a soluble fibrous polysaccharide called suberin.

b

Secondary cell wall is mainly composed of lignin and is deposited on the outer surface of primary wall.

c

Pits are present in primary walls whereas they are absent in secondary walls.

d

The primary cell walls of adjacent cells are cemented through middle lamella which is composed of calcium pectate.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Matrix of primary wall mainly consist of water, hemicellulose and glycoproteins. In plants, secondary wall is laid inner to primary wall. Pits are usually absent in a primary wall whereas they often occur in the secondary wall. Cells of a plant tissue are glued by Calcium Magnesium pectate.
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Select the correct statement regarding cell wall of plant cells.