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The middle lamella that cements adjacent plant cells is made mainly of:

Answer: Calcium pectate.

  • A Calcium pectate
  • B Cellulose
  • C Lignin
  • D Chitin

Correct answer: A. Calcium pectate

Explanation: The middle lamella, composed mainly of calcium pectate, holds the walls of neighbouring plant cells together.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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