JIPMER 2018
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2018
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Biological Classification
JIPMER 2018 · Botany · Biological Classification
Cell wall of fungi is composed of
Cell wall of fungi is composed of
Options
- Achitin
- Bpectin
- Ccellulose
- Dmannans
Correct answer
A. chitin
Step-by-step solution
The cell wall of fungi is composed of chitin. It is the second most abundant carbohydrate. It is a homopolymer of N -Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) joined with 1-4 linkages. NAG is a modification of glucose molecule.