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what is the chemical difference between cellulose and chitin​

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Answered by nadeemaj193
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Chitin and cellulose are almost similar polysaccharide compounds; cellulose contains a hydroxyl group, whereas chitin contains an acetamide group. Chitin is a high molecular weight polymer, specifically β (1-4)(N-acetyl-d-glucoamine), as shown in Fig.

Answered by riolast68
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he main difference between chitin and cellulose is that the chitin is a polymer of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine whereas the cellulose is a polymer of D-glucose. ... Chitin and cellulose are two polysaccharides made up of glucose-based polymers.

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