The cell walls of fungi are composed of a tough substance called chitin
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Chitin is the tough material found in the cell walls of all fungi. Chitin is a polysaccharide that provides structural support and protection to the fungal cell.
Chitin is the tough material found in the cell walls of all fungi. It is a polysaccharide that provides structural support and protection to the fungal cells.
The cell wall of fungi is primarily composed of chitin, a tough and flexible polysaccharide. Chitin provides structural support and protection for the fungal cells, similar to how cellulose functions in plant cell walls. Some fungi may also have additional components in their cell walls, such as proteins and glucans.
Sometimes the hyphae are divided into Compartments by cross walls called septa . Fungi with cross walls are called septate fungi, while fungi without cross walls are called coenocytic fungi.
Yes, toadstools (mushrooms) are fungi and have cell walls made of chitin. Chitin is a tough, protective polysaccharide that provides structure and support to fungal cells.
Cell walls are only found in plants, fungi, bacteria and algae and some archae. Animals and protozoans do not have cell walls.