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One of the major components of cell wall of most fungi is

A

peptidoglycan

B

cellulose

C

hemicellulose

D

chitin

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(d) Cell wall of most fungi is made up of chitin. Chemically it is N-acetyl glucosamine. It is also found in the exoskeleton of insects.
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