HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which polysaccharide is found in the exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans?
A
Celluose
B
Starch
C
Chitin
D
Glycogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chitin is the most abundant aminopolysaccharide polymer occurring in nature, and is the building material that gives strength to the exoskeletons of crustaceans, insects, and the cell walls of fungi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chitin is a large, structural polysaccharide made from chains of modified glucose. Chitin is found in the exoskeletons of insects, the cell walls of fungi, and certain hard structures in invertebrates and fish. In terms of abundance, chitin is second to only cellulose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chitin is a naturally occurring polysaccharide existing in the outer shells of crustaceans, insect exoskeletons, and fungal cell walls. It is the second most abundant natural polymer after cellulose.

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