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The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by polymerization of:
The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by polymerization of:
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The correct option is A N-acetyl glucosamine
The chitinous exoskeleton of the insects is the result of the polymerization of N-acetyl glucosamine, which is a derivative of
glucose It is also a characteristic component of the cell wall of fungi, the
radulae of molluscs, and the beaks and internal shells of cephalopods including
squid and octopuses. So, the correct answer is ‘N-acetyl glucosamine.'
The chitinous exoskeleton of the insects is the result of the polymerization of N-acetyl glucosamine, which is a derivative of glucose It is also a characteristic component of the cell wall of fungi, the radulae of molluscs, and the beaks and internal shells of cephalopods including squid and octopuses. So, the correct answer is ‘N-acetyl glucosamine.'
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