Chitin Flashcards
1
Q
Chitin is a
A
-Structural polysaccharide
2
Q
Where is chitin found
A
-exoskeleton of insects and fungi cell walls
3
Q
How is a heteropolysaccharide formed for
A
- groups derived from amino acids
4
Q
3 properties of chitin
A
-strong
-waterproof
-lightweight
5
Q
what happens to the monomers
A
-they are also rotated by 180 degrees to form microfibrils
