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Characteristics of Life

Question 9 • Biology, VIA Fall 2026, Lstrange@sdale.org

Which polysaccharide is found in the exoskeleton of some animals?

Answer
A
cellulose
B
starch
C
chitin

Explanation

Chitin is a strong structural polysaccharide found in the exoskeletons of animals such as insects and crabs. Cellulose forms plant cell walls, while starch stores energy in plants, so the correct choice is chitin.

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