Chitin Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Homopolymer
A
N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosamine
2
Q
The homopolymer is similar to
A
Cellulose
3
Q
N-acetylglucosamine is ______ linked.
A
Beta(1->4)
4
Q
Glucosamine is with an _______ linked to the ________ on the second carbon.
A
Acetyl group
Amino group
5
Q
Chitin is a major component in
A
Exoskeleton of
Arthropods
Mollusks
Cell wall of many fungi
6
Q
Imcreasing hydrogen bonding between adjacent polymers , GIVES
A
Chitin-polymer matrix INREASER STRENGTH💪🏻
7
Q
Chitin polymer is comparable to
A
Collagen in providing matrix for mineralization
