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What is chitin and where is it found?

AP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.4: Carbohydrates Structure and Function — Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides

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What is chitin and where is it found?

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Chitin is a structural polysaccharide found in the exoskeletons of arthropods like insects and crustaceans, and in the cell walls of fungi. It is similar to cellulose but contains a nitrogen-containing functional group on each monomer, which makes it stronger and more durable.
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