One of the major components of cell wall of most fungi isA. peptidogly – InterviewSolution

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1.	One of the major components of cell wall of most fungi isA. peptidoglycanB. celluloseC. hemicelluloseD. chitin
Answer» Correct Answer - D (d) Cell wall of most fungi is made up of chitin. Chemically it is N-acetyl glucosamine. It is also found in the exoskeleton of insects.

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