What is the middle lamella in plants and fungi?

What is the middle lamella in plants and fungi?
  1. A layer of cellulose and hemicellulose
  2. A layer of calcium pectate that holds neighbouring cells together
  3. A layer of proteins that helps in cell-to-cell interaction
  4. A layer of minerals like calcium carbonate that gives shape to the cell

Solution

The middle lamella is a layer mainly of calcium pectate that holds or glues the different neighbouring cells together. It serves as a cementing layer between the cell walls of adjacent cells.

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