The plant cell wall is mainly composed of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The plant cell wall is mainly composed of:
A. Chitin
B. Lignin
C. Cellulose
D. Peptidoglycan
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The primary cell wall of plants consists of cellulose microfibrils embedded in a matrix of hemicellulose and pectin. Secondary walls may contain lignin.

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