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(C) When a plant tissue is burnt,the carbon compounds are oxidized and released as $CO_2$ and water vapor. The remaining material is called 'ash'.Ash

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Cellulose

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(C) When a plant tissue is burnt,the carbon compounds are oxidized and released as $CO_2$ and water vapor. The remaining material is called 'ash'.Ash contains inorganic elements like calcium,magnesium,potassium,phosphate,and sulphate.Cellulose is an organic compound (a polysaccharide) that is completely oxidized during the burning process and is therefore not present in the ash.

Components	$\%$ of the total cellular mass
$A$. Water	$1. 10-15$
$B$. Proteins	$2. 70-90$
$C$. Carbohydrates	$3. 5-7$
$D$. Lipids	$4. 3$
$E$. Nucleic acids	$5. 2$
$F$. Ions	$6. 1$

In the plant 'ash',which of the following is not present?

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