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The cell wall of spirogyra contains:

  1. A
    lignin
  2. B
    cellulose
  3. C
    suberin
  4. D
    Chitin

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Spirogyra is a genus of filamentous green algae belonging to the plant kingdom. Like typical green plants, its cell wall is double-layered, consisting of an inner layer composed structural carbohydrates like cellulose and an outer layer composed of pectin, which dissolves in water to give the algae its characteristic slimy feel.

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The cell wall of spirogyra contains:
A
lignin
B
cellulose
C
suberin
D
Chitin

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