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Algal cell wall is made up of

Option: 1

cellulose, hemicellulose and pectins


Option: 2

pectins, cellulose and proteins


Option: 3

Hemicellulose, pectins and proteins


Option: 4

Cellulose, galactans and mannans


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Algae and their characteristics -

  • Algae are chlorophyll - bearing, thalloid, avascular plants and are usually aquatic.

  • Eg. Chlamydomonas, Volvox.
  • Some of them form lichens along with fungi, some are epizoic on shells and sloth bear (algae Trichophilus welckeri). Some are present on moist stones, wood and soil.

  • Reserve food is mainly starch

  • Their cell wall is made up of cellulose, galactans and mannans

  • Vascular tissue is absent. 

 

Algal cell wall is made up of cellulose, galactans and mannans.

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