What is chitin? explain
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Chitin ₙ, a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, is a derivative of glucose. It is a primary component of cell walls in fungi, the exoskeletons of arthropods, such as crustaceans and insects, the radulae of molluscs, cephalopod beaks, and the scales of fish and lissamphibians.
Formula: (C8H13O5N)n
Molar mass: 203.1925 g/mol
Classification: N-Acetylglucosamine, Chitinase, Biopolymer, Hexosamines
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Although chitin is the dominant constituent, other compounds such as proteins and calcium carbonate also play a crucial role in the formation of exoskeleton. The main function of this chitin-containing exoskeleton is to keep the inner soft tissue safe from any sort of injury.
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