chitinous cell walls in fungi and yeast
Chitinous cell walls in fungi and yeast refer to the protective outer layer surrounding the cell, which is composed mainly of chitin - a complex carbohydrate. This structure provides strength, rigidity, and protection, similar to the function of the cell wall in plants.
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