Which specialized carbohydrate is used for structure in shrimp? cellulose glucagon glycogen chitin
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Glucagon is a hormone that raises blood sugar levels, not a structural carbohydrate. Glycogen is a carbohydrate used for energy storage in animals, not for structure. Chitin is a specialized carbohydrate that forms the exoskeleton of shrimp and other arthropods. Show more…
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