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What is chitin?

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Chitin is a homo polysaccharide with amino acids added to form mucopolysaccharide. The basic unit is a nitrogen containing glucose derivative known as N-acetyl glucosamine. It forms the exoskeleton of insects and other arthropods. It is also present in the cell walls of fungi.
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