Chitin is a
Correct answer: B. Polysaccharides
- A. Lipoprotein
- B. Polysaccharides
- C. Glycoprotein
- D. Phospholipids
Explanation
Chitin is a modified polysaccharide that contains nitrogen. It is a structural carbohydrate found in the exoskeleton of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.Option A, Lipoprotein, is incorrect as it is a combination of lipids and proteins, not a form of carbohydrate.Option C, Glycoprotein, is incorrect as it is a combination of carbohydrates and proteins but is not specifically related to chitin.Option D, Phospholipids, is incorrect as these are lipid molecules, not carbohydrates like chitin.
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