Chitin is a structural polysaccharide found in the exoskeleton of arthropods and the cell wall of...
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Chitin is a structural polysaccharide found in the exoskeleton of arthropods and the cell wall of many fungi.
True or False?
Polysaccharide Function:
Polysaccharides have multiple functions for living organisms including energy storage, and structural roles. Polysaccharides can be found in the cell walls of organisms such as fungi and plants, and in the exoskeleton of arthropods.
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Learn about chitin. Explore chitin structure, function, definition, and meaning. Understand where chitin is found and how it is produced. Identify chitin examples and human uses of chitin.
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