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What is chitin?

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What is chitin?

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Chitin is a polysaccharide. The chemical formula is (C8H13O5N)n. It is a lengthy polymer composed of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose. It is an essential component of fungal cell walls and the exoskeletons of arthropods, including crustaceans and insects. Chitin is utilised in numerous pharmaceuticals. Chitin is utilised in industrial operations and biotechnology investigations.

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पाठ 6: Animal Classification - Intext questions [पृष्ठ ७०]

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पाठ 6 Animal Classification
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