JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    The mineral present in cell wall is

    A)  Na                        

    B)         Ca

    C)  K                           

    D)         Mg

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Chemical composition of the cell wall is the following: (a) Matrix water?60%,   hemicellulose? 5-15%, pectic substance?2-8%, Lipids? 0.5-3.0%, proteins?1-2%. (b) Microfibrils Cellulose/fungus cellulose? 10-15%. (c) Other Ingredients lignin, cutin, suberin, silica, minerals   (.e.g.,   iron, calcium, carbonate) waxes, tannins, resins, gum etc


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