Question

What is chitin? explain​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer 2

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.