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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

Question

What is the main cell wall component of fungi?
Options
A Cellulose
B Murein
C Chitin
Correct Answer
D Peptidoglycan
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fungi have cell walls made of chitin, which is different from the cellulose found in plant cell walls.

Hint

This is also the same material that makes up the hard outer shell of insects.

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