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The macromolecule chitin is a:

  1. A
    Nitrogen-containing polysaccharide
  2. B
    Phosphorus-containing polysaccharide
  3. C
    Sulphur-containing polysaccharide
  4. D
    Simple polysaccharide

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Chitin is a complex carbohydrate (polysaccharide) made of N-acetylglucosamine units. It is the second most abundant natural polymer and contains nitrogen.

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The macromolecule chitin is a:
A
Nitrogen-containing polysaccharide
B
Phosphorus-containing polysaccharide
C
Sulphur-containing polysaccharide
D
Simple polysaccharide

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