NEET Biology ยท Medium

Cell: The Unit of Life: Cell Envelope MCQ

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Cell EnvelopeMediumQuestion 8007

Question

The middle lamella between adjacent plant cells is rich in:
  1. A
    Calcium pectate
    Correct
  2. B
    Cellulose microfibrils
  3. C
    Lignin only
  4. D
    Suberin only

Correct answer

Calcium pectate

Explanation

The middle lamella acts like a cementing layer and contains pectic compounds, especially calcium pectate.