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The cell wall of fungi is made up of ________.


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Fungi

  1. The kingdom fungi are the plural form of fungus.
  2. The majority of fungi are multicellular organisms, but unicellular fungi such as yeast can also be found.
  3. Fungi are eukaryotic in nature and therefore the cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
  4. Fungi have an additional protective covering outside the cell membrane called the cell wall.
  5. The cell walls of fungi are made up of a long-chain polymer called chitin.

Final answer:

The cell wall of fungi is made up of chitin.


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