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Which of the following is the most important monomer component of the chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods?

Options

  1. AN - acetyl glucosamine
  2. BTaurocholic acid
  3. CHyaluronic acid
  4. DD - glucosamine

Correct answer

A. N - acetyl glucosamine

Step-by-step solution

Chitin is a homopolymer present in the exoskeleton of arthropods and cell wall of fungi. It formed by the polymerization of amino sugar N - acetyl glucosamine. Amino sugars are modified sugar in which one OH group of sugar is replaced by amino group.

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