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| − | '''Chitin''' is the substance that makes up the outer shell of [[insect]]s, and is also found in the [[cell wall]] of [[fungi]] <ref> | + | '''Chitin''' is the substance that makes up the outer shell of [[insect]]s, and is also found in the [[cell wall]] of [[fungi]] <ref>[http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/fungi/fungimm.html Morphology of the fungi]</ref> |
It is a chemical that provides both toughness and flexibility.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | It is a chemical that provides both toughness and flexibility.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:06, July 13, 2016
Chitin is the substance that makes up the outer shell of insects, and is also found in the cell wall of fungi [1]
It is a chemical that provides both toughness and flexibility.[2]
References
- ↑ Morphology of the fungi
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998