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What is the carbohydrate polymer that contains a nitrogen group on each monosaccharife​

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Answer;

Chitin

Explanation;

  • Chitin is a compound found in the cell walls of fungi and the exoskeletons of insects and some other arthropods; composed of chains of nitrogen-containing, modified glucose molecules.
  • Chitin is different from other polymers of carbohydrates or polysaccharides such as cellulose because of the substitution that occurs on the glucose molecule. Instead of a hydroxyl group (OH), the glucose molecules in chitin have an amyl group attached that consists of carbon and nitrogen.