The cell wall of fungi is primarily composed of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The cell wall of fungi is primarily composed of:
A. Cellulose
B. Peptidoglycan
C. Chitin
D. Silica
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The cell wall of fungi is primarily composed of chitin, a tough, complex polysaccharide also known as fungal cellulose. This distinguishes them from plants, whose cell walls are made of cellulose, and bacteria, whose cell walls contain peptidoglycan. Chitin provides structural support and protection to fungal cells.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Biology Questions

Question #1
Consider the following statements about carbohydrates:
1. Glucose is a monosaccharide.
2. Sucrose is a disaccharide.
3. Cellulose is a storage polysaccharide in plants.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 3
D. 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Glucose is a monosaccharide, sucrose a disaccharide (glucose+fructose). Cellulose is a structural polysaccharide, not storage; starch is storage. So 3 is incorrect.

This question belongs to: Science Biology
Question #2
Identify the INCORRECT statement about the human skeleton:
A. The humerus is a bone of the leg.
B. The skull protects the brain.
C. The vertebral column protects the spinal cord.
D. The rib cage protects the heart and lungs.

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The humerus is the upper arm bone. The femur is the thigh bone. So C is incorrect.

This question belongs to: Science Biology
Question #3
The technique of creating a gene library by inserting DNA fragments into plasmid vectors and introducing into bacteria is:
A. Microarray
B. DNA sequencing
C. Cloning
D. PCR

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Molecular cloning involves inserting a DNA fragment into a vector (e.g., plasmid), which is then taken up by host cells (e.g., E. coli). As the bacteria replicate, they produce many copies of the inserted DNA, creating a gene library. PCR amplifies without vectors, sequencing reads bases, microarrays analyze expression.

This question belongs to: Science Biology