What is the unique chemical component found in the cell walls of most fungi?
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Correct answer: Chitin and Polysaccharides
Unlike plants which have cellulosic cell walls, fungal cell walls are primarily composed of chitin, a tough polysaccharide, along with other complex sugars.
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