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chitin is the second most abundant organic substance present in the exoskeletion of insects and crustaceans ,It is a

A

Protein

B

polysaccharide and the basic unit is N-Acetyhlucosamine

C

protein and `CaCO_(3) ` deposits in it

D

Lipid

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