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Chitin

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CHITIN IS A LONG CHAIN POLYMER OF A N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE WHICH IS FROM THE FAMILY OF GLUCOSE.

CHITIN IS FOUND IN THE OUTER SKELETON OF INSECTS, CRABS, SHRIMP, AND LOBSTER.

CHITIN IS ALSO FOUND IN THE INTERNAL CELL WALL OF FUNGI.

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CHITIN IS USEFUL IN MEDICAL AND INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES.

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