Question

Macromolecule chitin is a

• A. Nitrogen containing polysaccharide.
• B. Phosphorous containing polysaccharide.
• C. Sulphur containing polysaccharide.
• D. Simple polysaccharide.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Nitrogen containing polysaccharide.

Macromolecule chitin is an example complex structural hetero polysaccharide. It has nitrogen containing glucose derivatives such as N-acetyl glycosamine.
It is present as the structural component of fungal cell walls and exoskeleton of arthropods etc.