Question:

Main component of the cell wall of fungi is

Updated On: Jun 5, 2024
  • cellulose
  • Pectin
  • chitin
  • dextrin
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In fungi, cell wall contains chitin or fungal cellulose along with other polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and a number of other substances. Chitin is basically made up of N-acetyl glucosamine. In some fungi, cellulose is also present, either alone (e.g., Phytophthora and many other oomycetes) or along with chitin.
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