Question

Macro molecule chitin is

• A. nitrogen containing polysaccharide
• B. phosphorus containing polysaccharide
• C. phosphorus containing polysaccharide
• D. phosphorus containing polysaccharide

Answer 1

The correct option is A nitrogen containing polysaccharide

Chitin is a long-chain polymer of a N-acetylglucosamine. It is a nitrogen containing polysaccharide and a derivative of glucose. It is a component of cell wall of fungi, exoskeleton of arthropods, and internal shells of cephalopods.
So, the correct answer is option 'a'.