Multiple choice

Which polysaccharide is the major constituent of fungal cell wall?

  1. Lignin

  2. Cellulose

  3. Pectin

  4. Chitin

  5. Hemicellulose

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Fungi possess cell walls made of the glucosamine polymer 'chitin'. It is a polymer of nitrogen-containing polysaccharide rendering a tough protective covering or structural support in certain organisms.