Which group of organisms primarily features chitin in the composition of their cell walls?

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11 May 2018
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Among the listed groups, fungi are unique in having chitin as a key structural element in their cell walls. In contrast, bacteria (Prokaryotae) have peptidoglycan, protists (Protoctista) vary widely, and plants (Plantae) have cellulose-based walls.

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