Kitin

from inggris

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From inggris

Definition

A hard, semi-transparent nitrogenous polysaccharide that forms the exoskeleton of insects, crustaceans, and the cell walls of fungi.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'chitin', derived from Greek 'khiton' meaning tunic or covering.

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