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In plants inulin and pectin are
A
Reserve material
B
Wastes
C
Excretory material
D
Insect attracting material
Detailed Solution
Inulin is a polysaccharide of fructose stored as reserve food in the roots and tubers of plants like dahlia and Jerusalem artichoke.
Pectin (pectic compounds) is a polysaccharide found in the middle lamella and cell walls, and can also act as a stored carbohydrate in fruits.
So, in plants, inulin and pectin are reserve materials.
Pectin (pectic compounds) is a polysaccharide found in the middle lamella and cell walls, and can also act as a stored carbohydrate in fruits.
So, in plants, inulin and pectin are reserve materials.