Biological Classification · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Biology
The cell wall of fungi is principally composed of which of the following substances?
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The cell wall of fungi is principally composed of which of the following substances?
- A.Cellulose and pectin
- B.Chitin and polysaccharidesCorrect answer
- C.Peptidoglycan
- D.Muramic acid
Solution
Fungal cell walls are composed of chitin (a complex polysaccharide of N-acetylglucosamine) and other polysaccharides.
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