NEET NEET SOLVED PAPER 2015 (Re)

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    The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerisation of                      

    A)  keratin sulphate and chondroitin sulphate

    B)  D-glucosamine

    C)  N-acetyl glucosamine

    D)  lipoglycans

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerisation of N-acetyl glucosamine, a which is a derivative of glucose. It is also a characteristic component of the cell wall of fungi, the radulae of molluscs and the beaks and internal shells of cephalopods, including squid and, octopuses.


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