What is the biological function of chitin?

Answer 1

Chitin is a polysaccharide (polymer of sugar [saccharide], monomers) that is found in the exoskeletons of arthropods (insects, crabs, lobsters, shrimp), mollusks, and in the

beaks of cephalopods (squid and octopus). It is also found in the cell walls of fungi.

Unlike glycogen and starch, which are used for energy storage, chitin is primarily used as a structural component, strengthening exoskeletons, shells, and cell walls.
Chitin is a polysaccharide that helps to strengthen the cell walls of fungi and forms the strong, yet flexible, exoskeleton of arthropods.

it isthe cell-wal of the fungi

Answer 2

chitin is a homopolysaccride &is a modified derivative of glucose

it can be a substitute of peptidoglycan

it makes the exoskelton of insects arthropods,shells of crustaceans

it is also present in cell wall of fungi

Answer 3

The chitin in arthropods are what the exoskeleton is made out of. It is similar to cellulose because it is polysaccharide.

Answer 4

chitin is a polysaccharide.it is main component insect's wing.

Answer 5

Yes, chitin is a strong yet flexible polysaccharide that forms the protective exoskeletons of arthropods.

Answer 6

Chitin is a structural carbohydrate that forms their exoskeleton

Answer 7

Chitin is a polysaccharide that strengthens the structure of arthropod (insect, crustacean, etc.) exoskeletons, as well as cephalopod (squid and octopus) beaks, and fungal cell walls.

Answer 8

Chitin is found is the polysaccharide substance that forms the strong, yet flexible, exoskeleton of crayfish and various other arthropods and other organisms.