NEET2017BotanyBiomolecules (B)Actual
Macromolecule chitin is
Options
- Anitrogen containing polysaccharide
- Bphosphorous containing polysaccharide
- Csulphur containing polysaccharide
- Dsimple polysaccharide
Correct answer
A. nitrogen containing polysaccharide
Step-by-step solution
Macromolecule chitin is an example complex structural hetero polysaccharide. It has nitrogen containing glucose derivatives such as N -acetyl glycosamine. It is present as the structural component of fungal cell walls and exoskeleton of arthropods etc.