D002686Level 5

Chitin

**Definition:** A linear polysaccharide of beta-1->4 linked units of ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE. It is the second most abundant biopolymer on earth, found especially in INSECTS and FUNGI. When deacetylated it is called CHITOSAN.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.078.139 - D09.698.211

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D048271Chitosan

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