What is the primary cell wall composition of meristematic cells?
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Correct answer: Mainly cellulose
Meristematic cell walls are thin, flexible, and primary in nature, composed mostly of cellulose. This allows the cells to expand and divide easily without the restriction of secondary thickening.
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