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Microfibrils are related to

A

Cellulose

B

chloroplast

C

SER

D

Phospholipids

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Microfibrils**: Microfibrils are the smallest visible building units of cell walls. They are string-like structures that can be observed under an electron microscope, typically measuring about 10 to 30 nanometers in diameter. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Cellulose**: This is a tough and fibrous water-insoluble polysaccharide that plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure of plant cell walls. It is known to form microfibrils. - **Chloroplast**: This is a membrane-bound organelle responsible for photosynthesis in plants. It is not directly related to microfibrils. - **ACR (Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum)**: This is an organelle involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification processes. It does not relate to microfibrils. - **Phospholipids**: These are lipid molecules that are a major component of cell membranes. They do not relate to the structure of microfibrils. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Since microfibrils are primarily composed of cellulose, which is essential for the structural integrity of plant cell walls, the correct answer is cellulose. 4. **Conclusion**: Microfibrils are related to cellulose, as they are structural components of the cellulose that makes up the plant cell wall.
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