Raphides are formed of
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Calcium oxalate
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Calcium carbonate
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Sodium chloride
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Sodium carbonate
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Explanation
- Minerals crystals are found in plant cell walls in the form of calcium oxalate, carbonate or silica.
- Calcium oxalate occurs in the form of a mass of crystals around a cellulosic core in few plants.
- Calcium oxalate crystals occur in the form of needle-shaped in few plant cells and are called raphides.
- Eg- Water hyacinth.
- So, the correct answer is 'Calcium oxalate'.