As a fruit ripens, it becomes soft because the pectin-rich 'cementing' layer between adjacent plant cells dissolves. Which layer of the cell wall is this?
Q1. As a fruit ripens, it becomes soft because the pectin-rich 'cementing' layer between adjacent plant cells dissolves. Which layer of the cell wall is this?
Answer: Middle lamella
Explanation: The middle lamella is the first layer formed and acts as cement. The primary wall is tempting but it is formed after the middle lamella.