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MIC 121 Characteristics and Structure of Fungi Objective Question
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Question

The cell walls of fungi are primarily composed of which robust structural carbohydrate?
Options
A Cellulose
B Peptidoglycan
C Chitin
Correct Answer
D Keratin
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fungal cell walls are made of chitin, a tough, flexible polymer also found in insect exoskeletons. Plant cell walls are composed of cellulose, and bacterial cell walls are made of peptidoglycan. Keratin is a protein found in animal structures like hair and nails.

Hint

This component is also found in the exoskeletons of insects.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Characteristics and Structure of Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 241 of 984
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