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Since chitin is a strong structural polysaccharide used to form the exoskeletons of insects, it forms a hard shell. As such, as an insect grows, it has to molt, shedding the outer layer of chitin. It usually leaves it behind on a surface, such as a wall or a tree, and it breaks out of the chitin shell after forming a new one underneath. In this way, it can continue to grow and occupy a larger volume within its new exoskeleton.
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Chitin is an example of what?
chitin is an example of a carbohydrate
What is a cell wall composed of that is also found in the exoskeleton of insects?
Cell walls of fungi are similar to exoskeletons of insects because they are both made up of chitin. Chitin is made up of complex carbohydrates.
Does a snail have chitin?
Yes. The shells of snails, as well as other mollusks, are strengthened by chitin.
How does glycogen differ from chitin?
chitin is much harder and is used to build things such as your fingernails
What is chitin in your stomach?
There is no chitin naturally present in the human stomach, as chitin grows in fungi and arthropods.However, when such organisms are eaten, the gastric juices in the stomach naturally break down chitin. Also, chitinases (enzymes) can break down chitin.There is no chitin naturally present in the human stomach, as chitin grows in fungi and arthropods.However, when such organisms are eaten, the gastric juices in the stomach naturally break down chitin. Also, chitinases (enzymes) can break down chitin.
What type of skeleton does a locust have?
a locust has a hard exoskeleton made of chitin that protects the body from losing water by evaporation and to give it some shape
What is the name of the polysaccharide that is found in the cell walls of fungi and the exoskeletons of arthropods?
Chitin is the polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fungi and the exoskeletons of arthropods.
What is the behavior locust worm?
eat everything that gets in its way =O
What is Green locust scientific name?
The Green Locust is a species of tree that grows in North America. Its Scientific name is the Robinia Pseudoacacia. It is also commonly known as Black Locust, False Acacia, Green Locust, Locust, Post Locust, Shipmast Locust, White Locust and Yellow Locust.
The exoskeleton of an arthropod is?
composed of chitin
Do fish scales contain chitin?
Chitin
The cell walls of fungi are made from what?
The cell walls of fungi are made up of the glucosamine polymer chitin. The chitin of the fungal cell walls contain nitrogen.
From what language do you get the word chitin?
"chitin" comes from the French word "chitine", meaning the same substance, chitin.
What are locust attracted to?
a locust is an insect
Where is the Locust Grove Public Library in Locust Grove located?
The address of the Locust Grove Public Library is: 115 Locust Grove Griffin Rd, Locust Grove, 30428 4328
Chitin is an example of what?
chitin is an example of a carbohydrate
What type of molecule is a chitin?
Chitin is polymerized N-acetylglucosamine.
