NEET2009BotanyCell - The Unit of LifeActual
Middle lamella is mainly composed of
Options
- Ahemicellulose
- Bmuramic acid
- Ccalcium pectate
- Dphosphoglycerides
Correct answer
C. calcium pectate
Step-by-step solution
The middle lamella is cementing layer between the cells. It is made up of Ca and Mg pectates. The basic chemical unit of pectin is galacturonic acid, which have the capability of salt formation with calcium and magnesium (an acid base reaction).