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Earn 100

What is the function of middle lamella?

Important Questions on The Fundamental Unit Of Life

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Match the following lists.
  List-I   List-II
(A) Algal cell I Protects and gives shape
(B) Pteridophyte cell II Cellulose, galactans, mannans
(C) Calcium pectate III Cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin
(D) Cell wall IV Holds as glue with neighbouring cells

The correct match is:

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The intercellular structure separating the walls of two adjacent cells is
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Select the incorrect statement w.r.t. cell wall.
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Cellulose is the major component of cell walls of:
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If the cell wall of a plant cell is removed, which of the following ability will be lost by the cell?
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Describe the electron microscopic structure of cells wall and state its functions.
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Statement that is not correct about the plant cell wall:

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Which of the following options is incorrect regarding the cell wall of a young plant cell?
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Select the wrong statements w.r.t. cell wall.
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Plasmodesmata are cytoplasmic bridges between adjacent plant cells, lined by
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Select the option that correctly identifies (i-vi) in the statements (a-c) given above:

(a) Plasmodesmata are structures at the level of (i) and (ii).

(b) The (iii) glues the consecutive (iv) cells together.

(c) In (v) cells, lipid likes steroidal hormones are synthesized in (vi). 

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A student studies cell structure under a compound microscope and concludes that the cell is an animal cell. Of the following, which observation might have helped him to conclude it?
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Cellulose, the most important constituent of plant cell wall is made up of

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Distinguish between primary wall and secondary wall.
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Read the following statements w.r.t. cell wall and select the correct option:
(a) A non-living rigid structure which forms an outer covering for the plasma membrane.
(b) It gives shape to the cell and protects the cell from mechanical damage and infection.
(c) It helps in cell-to-cell interaction.
(d) It provides a barrier to undesirable macromolecules.