Each of the following is true about plant pectins except
A)pectins are long unbranched polymers.
B)pectins form the matrix in which cellulose microfibrils are embedded.
C)pectins bind adjacent cell walls together.
D)pectins trap and bind water molecules.
E)pectins have a gel-like consistency.

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Pectins are actually complex polysaccharides that are highly branched, not unbranched. They are a key component of the plant cell wall and are involved in water retention, cell adhesion, and providing a gel-like matrix for structural support.

Each of the Following Is True About Plant Pectins Except