All Subjects
Light
Chitin is a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose. It is a primary component in the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of fungi.
congrats on reading the definition of chitin. now let's actually learn it.
Cellulose: A complex carbohydrate that forms the primary structural component of plant cell walls.
Exoskeleton: A rigid external covering that supports and protects the bodies of certain animals.
Nematodes: A phylum of worms commonly known as roundworms, many species of which have cuticles containing chitin.