Chitin is a/an

Amino acid

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Polysaccharide

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Protein

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Oligosaccharide

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Solution

The correct option is B Polysaccharide
Chitin is a polysaccharide. It is an important component of the cell wall of fungi. It is the main constituent of the exoskeleton of the arthropods. It is a long chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine. It is a modified form of glucose. The bond formed between the glucose molecule is known as glycosidic linkage.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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