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

\mathrm{Ca}

and

\mathrm{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).

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