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The cell wall of fungi is made up of ________.

   The cell wall of fungi is made up of ________.

Pearson IIT Foundation Series - Biology Class 8

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Fungal Cell Wall

The fungal cell wall is a complex structure that provides protection, structural integrity, and helps maintain the shape of the fungal cell. Unlike plant cell walls, fungal cell walls are composed of different polysaccharides, making them unique in their composition and function.

Chitin

Chitin is a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose, and is a crucial component of the fungal cell wall. It provides strength and rigidity, contributing significantly to the structural framework of the cell, and is also found in the exoskeletons of arthropods.

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