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JAMB Biology 2005 Question 3

Question 3

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

The hyphal wall of fungi is rigid owing to the presence of

  1. A.cell wall
  2. B.lignin
  3. C.cellulose
  4. D.chitin
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Answer: D (chitin)

Explanation

Fungal cell walls are made mainly of chitin, a tough substance also found in insect skeletons. Plant walls use cellulose and lignin.