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Why is chitin also called fungal cellulose?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Chitin and Cellulose**: - Chitin is a polysaccharide that is primarily found in the cell walls of fungi, as well as in the exoskeletons of arthropods. - Cellulose, on the other hand, is a polysaccharide that is a major component of the cell walls in plants. 2. **Chemical Composition**: - Cellulose is made up of glucose monomers linked together by β-1,4-glycosidic bonds. ...
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