One of the major components of cell wall of most fungi is

38 2016 Biological ClassificationKingdom Fungi – cell wall Easy
One of the major components of cell wall of most fungi is
A peptidoglycan.
B cellulose.
C hemicellulose.
D chitin.

Explanation

Fungal walls contain chitin.

Detailed Solution

Chitin is a polysaccharide made up of N-acetyl glucosamine. It is found mainly in the cell wall of fungi and the exoskeleton of arthropods.

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