You Are Working with a Mutant Plant, and the Cells

question 112

Multiple Choice

You are working with a mutant plant, and the cells in this plant adhere poorly to one another.You conclude that the mutation is due to a defect in the formation of

• A) the primary cell wall.
• B) the cuticle.
• C) lignin.
• D) pectin.
• E) the middle lamella.

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Definitions:

Endoderm

The deepest layer of tissue or cells in an embryo during its initial stages of development, responsible for forming the digestive and respiratory system linings.

Extracellular Matrix

Nonliving chemical substances located between connective tissue cells.

Connective Tissue

Tissue type that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, with varieties including bone, fat, and blood.

Epithelial Tissue

Sheets of tightly packed cells that line organs and body cavities, serving as protection, secretion, and absorption.