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Assertion : Chitin is a heteropolysaccharide .
Reason : Chitin is a polymer of N-acetyl Glucosamine .

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If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

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If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Chitin**: - Chitin is a type of polysaccharide that is primarily found in the exoskeletons of arthropods, such as insects and crustaceans, as well as in the cell walls of fungi. 2. **Identifying the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Chitin is a heteropolysaccharide." - A heteropolysaccharide is a polysaccharide that is made up of two or more different types of monosaccharides. 3. **Identifying the Reason**: - The reason states that "Chitin is a polymer of N-acetyl Glucosamine." - N-acetyl Glucosamine is indeed the primary monomeric unit that makes up chitin. Chitin is formed by the polymerization of N-acetyl Glucosamine units. 4. **Evaluating the Assertion**: - Since chitin is composed of N-acetyl Glucosamine, it is considered a polysaccharide. However, it is made up of repeating units of the same monosaccharide (N-acetyl Glucosamine), which means it is technically a homopolysaccharide rather than a heteropolysaccharide. 5. **Evaluating the Reason**: - The reason is correct because chitin is indeed a polymer made from N-acetyl Glucosamine. 6. **Conclusion**: - The assertion is incorrect because chitin is a homopolysaccharide, not a heteropolysaccharide. The reason is correct. Therefore, the correct conclusion is that the assertion is false, but the reason is true. ### Final Answer: - Assertion: False - Reason: True
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