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The mineral present in cell wall is
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Options:
  • A Na
  • B Ca
  • C K
  • D Mg
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Ca
Chemical composition of the cell wall is the following :
(a) Matrix water-60%, hemicellulose$5-15 \%$, pectic substance- $2-8 \%$, Lipids $0.5-3.0 \%$, proteins- $1-2 \%$.
(b) Microfibrils Cellulose/fungus cellulose10-15%.
(c) Other Ingredients lignin, cutin, suberin, silica, minerals (eg, iron, calcium, carbonate) waxes, tannins, resins, gum etc

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