Name the structural components of the fungal cell wall.

Chitin and polysaccharides

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Proteins and lipids

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Cellulose and pectin

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Pectin and lignin

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The correct option is A Chitin and polysaccharides
Fungal cell wall is made up of chitin and polysaccharides.
Most plant cell walls contain cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin. They may contain other substances such as lignin, suberin, etc.
Proteins and lipids are constituents of the cell membrane.
Lignin is present in cell thickenings.

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