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  • Cellulose: The Structural Component of Plant Cell Walls - Definition & Importance
    The answer is cell walls.

    Here's why:

    * Cellulose: Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that provides structural support for plant cells. It's the most abundant organic compound on Earth.

    * Plant Cell Walls: Plant cells have a rigid cell wall made primarily of cellulose. This wall provides strength and shape to the plant, allowing it to stand upright and withstand environmental pressures.

    Other options:

    While other plant components contain cellulose, they are not exclusively composed of it and are found in other organisms as well:

    * Wood: Wood is primarily composed of cellulose, but it also contains lignin and other components.

    * Cotton: Cotton is made of nearly pure cellulose fibers, but cotton is a plant product, not a plant itself.

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