Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Cell wall of fungi is composed of
BiologyBiological ClassificationJIPMERJIPMER 2018
Options:
  • A chitin
  • B pectin
  • C cellulose
  • D mannans
Solution:
2936 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: chitin
The cell wall of fungi is composed of chitin. It is the second most abundant carbohydrate. It is a homopolymer of N -Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) joined with $\beta$ 1-4 linkages. NAG is a modification of glucose molecule.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.