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Macro molecule chitin is :

1. Phosphorus containing polysaccharide
2. Sulphur containing polysaccharide
3. Simple polysaccharide
4. Nitrogen containing polysaccharide

Correct answer: Nitrogen containing polysaccharide

Solution

Chitin is a structural polysaccharide made of N-acetylglucosamine units, so it contains nitrogen. That is why it is classified as a nitrogen-containing polysaccharide.

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