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Chitin occurs in the wall of

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Bacteria
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Algae
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Fungi
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Yeast
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Solution

The correct option is C Fungi
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 the second most abundant homopolysaccharide.
The cell wall of bacteria is made up of peptidoglycan.
Algae has the cell wall made up of cellulose.
Yeast has the cell wall made up of beta-glucan and mannan sugar polymers), 15 - 30 % proteins, 5 - 20 % lipids and a small amount of chitin.

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