Which of the following fibers gives a woody structure to plants and remains as long, tough strings in cooked vegetables?

a. Cellulose
b. Hemicellulose
c. Pectin
d. Lignin


Answer: d. Lignin

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a. plasma b. lymph c. serum d. water

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