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Question
Which of the following components is primarily found in fungal cell walls, distinguishing them from plant cell walls?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Fungal cell walls are primarily composed of robust chitin and beta-glucans, whereas plant cell walls are composed of cellulose. Peptidoglycan is characteristic of bacterial cell walls.
Hint
Think about the tough material also found in insect exoskeletons.