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Chitin is a polysaccharide with what atoms attached to the glucose backbone?
Chitin is a polysaccharide. So, it is a polymer of many monosaccharides. In the case of chitin, the monosaccharide subunit that makes up it polymeric structure is N-acetyl-D-glucosamine.
From where does chitin originate?
Chitin is a derivative of glucose, and can be found in the cell walls of fungi and in exoskeletons of some organisms.
What type of atom forms the central backbone of the glucose molecule?
carbon atoms forms the backbone of glucose molecule
Is chitin a carb?
chitin has beta glucose because it can´t be broken down by amylase, and amylase is an enzyme which can only breakdown alpha glucose bonds.
What is protein found in the exoskeleton of arthropods?
Arthropods have exoskeletons made of chitin. However, chitin is not a protein. It is actually a derivative of glucose, which is a carbohydrate.
What are the carbohydrate that are similar in structure to cellulose?
Cellulose is a biopolymer that is built by beta 1, 6 linkage between the glucose residues. The molecule that resembles it most closely is chitin that has N acetylglucosamine, that is the glucose aminocylated at 2' carbon. In hemicellulose, there is a backbone of glucose and there are side chains of some other glucose residues. Starch and glycogen are also made up of the glucose residues but they are linked by alpha 1-4 linkage.
Do a scorpion has a backbone?
No, scorpions do not have a backbone. They are invertebrates, meaning they lack a spinal column. Instead, scorpions have an exoskeleton made of chitin that provides support and protection for their bodies.
Do a spider have backbone?
No. Spiders are arachnids, which are invertebrates. Instead of bones, spiders have hard exoskeletons made of chitin.
What kind of substance is chitin?
Chitin is a polysaccharide that is made up of many monosaccharides. In this case, the monosaccharide subunits are N-acetyl-D-glucosamine.
Can chitin be branched and unbranced?
Yes, chitin can exist in both branched and unbranched forms. Branched chitin refers to when the linear polymer chain has side chains or branches extending from the main backbone structure. Unbranched chitin, on the other hand, consists of a simple linear chain without any side chains or branches.
Do flea have backbone?
No, fleas do not have a backbone. They are invertebrates, belonging to the class Insecta, which means they lack a spinal column. Instead, fleas have an exoskeleton made of chitin that provides support and protection for their bodies.
Does a fly have a backbone?
no. they have an outer-skeleton made of chitin like all insects. a backbone is part of an internal skeleton typical of vertebrates and BTW is about 10 times less effective then an outer skeleton
