Question

The cell wall of fungi is made up of chitin.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Fungi :

1. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that survive on dead and decaying organisms.
2. They are saprophytes that are dependent on other animals for their nutrition.
3. The fungal cell wall is made up of complex polysaccharides such as chitin, glycan, and glycoproteins.
4. It helps to provide support, structural framework, and rigidity.
5. It helps to protect the cell from desiccation and predation.
6. Hence, the fungal cell wall protects the fungi from environmental stresses and osmotic pressure.

Final answer: The given statement is true.