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Middle lamella is composed mainly of:

1. muramic acid
2. calcium pectate
3. phosphoglycerides
4. hemicellulose

Correct answer: calcium pectate

Solution

The middle lamella is the intercellular cementing layer in plant tissues, and it is rich in pectins, especially calcium pectate. This helps bind neighboring cells together.

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