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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.

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Fungi cells and insect exoskeletons contain a hard substance known as chitin

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They contain chitin.

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Q: What is a cell wall composed of that is also found in the exoskeleton of insects?
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What important compound in the exoskeleton of insects?

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