EBK BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
EBK BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
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ISBN: 8220100477805
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 23, Problem 1SQ
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To determine:

Whether the statement “Animal cells have chitin walls.” is true or false.

Introduction:

Chitin is a chemical compound which is present in the cell walls of the fungi. It is a fibrous substance made up of polysaccharides. It is a derivative of glucose. Chitin is present in the exoskeletons of various arthropods.

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Answer to Problem 1SQ

Correct answer:

The given statement “Animal cells have chitin walls,” is false.

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Chitin is one of the major components of the protective armors of various organism such as spider, beetle, crab, and shrimps. Chitin is not present in the cell wall of the animals. The given statement is false because:

• The cells walls or cell membrane of the animals is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Chitin is present in the cell walls of the fungi and is the main component of the exoskeleton of crustaceans and arthropods.

Therefore, the animal cell does not contain chitin.

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