The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerization of:
Correct answer: C. N - acetyl glucosamine
- A. D-glucosamine
- B. lipo glycans
- C. N - acetyl glucosamine
- D. Keratin sulphate and chondroitin sulphate
Explanation
This is the correct answer. The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerization of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose. Chitin is a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine. Therefore, the correct answer is option C: "N-acetylglucosamine."
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