Single Choice

The cells are held together by a Ca-pectate layer are called as

APrimary cell wall
BSecondary cell wall
CMiddle lamella
Correct Answer
DTertiary cell wall

Solution

Plant cell is surrounded by cellulosic cell wall. The cell walls of two adjacent cells are separated by middle lamella which literally means middle plate or middle membrane. Middle lamella is actually the cementing layer between two plant cells. It is absent on the outer surface. It ruptures to create intercellular spaces wherever required. It is formed of calcium and magnesium pectate.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Cells - The Unit of Life

Which of these is a defining character of plants?

Cells - The Unit of Life

The middle lamella is composed of

Cells - The Unit of Life

Pit membrane of simple pit is composed of ________.

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