Which carbohydrate is found in the exoskeleton, of insects and crabs?

Starch

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Chitin

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Cellulose

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Glycogen

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Solution

The correct option is B Chitin
Chitin is the substance which is fibrous and made up of the long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, is a derivative of glucose. It is a major constituent of the exoskeleton of arthropods, crabs and also make the cell wall of fungi.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Chitin'

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