Chitin Flashcards
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Q
What is chitin
A
A structural polysaccharide, which is is similar to cellulose. It is a polysaccharide which amino acids added to form a Hetero-polysaccharide Note to Jamie in the advanced book it says Muco - polysaccharide I think they are the same
2
Q
Where is it found
A
The exoskeleton of insects and in fungi cell walls
3
Q
What does chitin resemble
A
Cellulose
4
Q
What makes it different
A
It has groups of amino acids added th the long chains
5
Q
How does it add value
A
It is light, strong and waterproof
