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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

What are the cell walls of plants made up of? 

Options:

Lignin

Chitin 

Cellulose 

Glycogen

Correct Answer:

Cellulose 

Explanation:

The cell wall is composed of a network of cellulose microfibrils and cross-linking glycans embedded in a highly cross-linked matrix of pectin polysaccharides. In secondary cell walls, lignin may be deposited.