Question

Fungal cell wall is composed of

• A. Chitin
• B. Hemicellulose
• C. Cellulose
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Chitin

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Cell wall is the outermost covering in plant cell, fungi and in bacteria.
2. Cell wall provides a definite shape to these cells.
3. Cell wall of plant cell is made up of cellulose.
4. Fungal cell wall is formed of chitin (fungal cellulose).
5. Cell wall of bacteria is made up of peptidoglycans.

Final answer: Fungal cell wall is composed of chitin.