Instructions: Identify the Following

question 76

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Charles Knowlton, Fruits of Philosophy

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Definitions:

Chitin

A long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose, and is a primary component of cell walls in fungi and exoskeletons of arthropods.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that is composed of glucose units, forming the primary structural component of plant cell walls.

Mycorrhizal Partnership

A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a plant, helping the plant absorb nutrients from the soil more efficiently.

Absorptive Surface Area

The total area through which absorption of nutrients and drugs can occur, increased by structures like villi in the intestinal tract.