Collenchyma cell walls are thickened mainly with what?
AChitin and lignin
BCutin and waxes
CLignin and suberin
DCellulose and pectin
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Cellulose and pectin
Collenchyma has only a thick primary wall of cellulose and pectin and no lignin.
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