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Algae have cell walls made up of:

  1. A
    Cellulose, hemicellulose and pectins
  2. B
    Cellulose, galactans and mannans
  3. C
    Hemicellulose, pectins and proteins
  4. D
    Pectins, cellulose and proteins

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Algal cell walls are chemically distinct from higher plants. They are typically composed of cellulose, galactans, mannans, and minerals like calcium carbonate. Higher plants mainly use cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectins.

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Algae have cell walls made up of:
A
Cellulose, hemicellulose and pectins
B
Cellulose, galactans and mannans
C
Hemicellulose, pectins and proteins
D
Pectins, cellulose and proteins

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