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Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
Chitin structurally resembles cellulose but substitutes an N containing group for one OH group.

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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is A True
  • Chitin is a fibrous substance consisting of polysaccharide which is the major constituent in the exoskeleton of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.
  • Chitin is a long chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine is a derivative of glucose.
Hence, the correct answer is 'True'.

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