**Biochemistry: Polysaccharides Assignment****Problem Assignment C16C****Name:** [Student Name]---**16-27** How does chitin differ from cellulose in structure and function?**16-28** How does glycogen differ from starch in structure and function?---*Instructions: Answer the questions above based on your understanding of polysaccharides. Consider the molecular structure and biological roles of each polysaccharide mentioned.*

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**Biochemistry: Polysaccharides Assignment**

**Problem Assignment C16C**

**Name:** [Student Name]

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**16-27** How does chitin differ from cellulose in structure and function?

**16-28** How does glycogen differ from starch in structure and function?

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*Instructions: Answer the questions above based on your understanding of polysaccharides. Consider the molecular structure and biological roles of each polysaccharide mentioned.*

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Chitin is a polysaccharide-based fibrous substance that is the primary component of the exoskeleton of arthropods and the cell walls of fungus, whereas cellulose is an insoluble substance that is the primary component of plant cell walls and of vegetable fibres like cotton.

The most common polysaccharide on earth is cellulose, while chitin is rather less common.