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Name the complex carbohydrate that makes up the cell walls of fungi.


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Chitin

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Arginin

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Calcinin

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Lignin

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Solution

The correct option is A

Chitin


Chitin is a fibrous substance consisting of polysaccharides, which is the major constituent in the exoskeleton of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi. It is a biodegradable material and undergoes biodegradation by enzymes such as lysozyme and chitinase.


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