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Macro molecule chitin is...

Macro molecule chitin is

A

nitrogen containing polysaccharide

B

phosphorus containing polysaccharide

C

sulphur containing polysaccharide

D

simple polysaccharide

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A
Chitin is polymer of N-acetyl galactosamine (NAGA) so it is Nitrogen containing polysaccharide
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