Chitin is an important cell-wall component in ___________.

Algae

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Fungi

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Bryophyte

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Pteridophyte

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Solution

The correct option is B Fungi
Chitin is a flexible material that is insoluble in water. Plants, bacteria and protists are not able to make chitin. It is the main component of cell walls found in plants, bacteria, fungi which is composed mostly of glycoprotein.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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