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Name the chief constituent of plant cell wall.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Plant Cell Wall**: The plant cell wall is a rigid outer layer that surrounds the plasma membrane of plant cells. It provides structural support and protection to the cell. 2. **Function of the Cell Wall**: The primary functions of the plant cell wall include providing strength, maintaining cell shape, and protecting against mechanical stress. 3. **Identifying the Chief Constituent**: The main component that makes up the plant cell wall is a type of carbohydrate known as a polysaccharide. ...
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  • Cellulose the most important constituent of plant cell wall is made up of -

    A
    Branched chain of glucose molecules linked by a ` alpha( 1 to 6)` glycosidic bonds at the site of branching
    B
    Unbranched chain of glucose molecules linked by `alpha (1 to 4)` glycosidic bonds
    C
    Branched chain of glucose molecules linked by `beta (1 to 4) ` glycosidic bond in straight chain and `alpha (1 to 6)` glycosidic bond at the site of branching
    D
    Unbranched chain of glucose molecules linked by `beta (1 to 4) ` glycosidic bonds
  • Cellulose, the most important constituent of plant cell wall is made up of

    A
    Branched chain of glucose molecules linked by `alpha` 1, 6 glycosidic bond at the site of branching
    B
    Unbranched chain of glucose molecules linked by `alpha` 1, 4 glycosidic bond
    C
    Branched chain of glucose molecules linked by `alpha` 1, 4 glycosidic bond in straight chain and `alpha` 1, 6 glycosidic bond at the site of branching
    D
    Unbranched chain of glucose molecules linked by `alpha` 1, 4 glycosidic bond
  • Chief constituent of water glas is

    A
    Calcium silicate
    B
    Sodium silicate
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    Magnesium silicate
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