The cell wall of fungi is composed of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The cell wall of fungi is composed of:
A. Chitin
B. Cellulose
C. Peptidoglycan
D. Hemicellulose
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Fungal cell walls contain chitin, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, which also forms the exoskeleton of arthropods. Plant cell walls are primarily cellulose, bacterial cell walls contain peptidoglycan (except Mycoplasma). Hemicellulose is a component of plant cell walls along with cellulose. Chitin provides structural strength and rigidity to fungi.

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The vitamin that functions as an antioxidant and is required for the synthesis of collagen is:
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B. Vitamin A
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Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option A


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