Question

The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerization of :

Answer 1

The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerisation of N-acetyl glucosamine, which is a derivative of glucose.

Answer 2

Answer:

The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerization of N-acetyl glucosamine.

Explanation:

It is one of the derivatives of glucose and is also present in the cell wall of fungi, beaks and shells of cephalopods as well as radulae of molluscs.

The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods are tough and resilient and there are thick areas which are hardened by several minerals and proteins.