The Polysaccharide Chitin Is MOST Chemically Similar To

question 33

Multiple Choice

The polysaccharide chitin is MOST chemically similar to:

• A) cellulose.
• B) dextran.
• C) glycogen.
• D) starch.
• E) amylose.

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Definitions:

Non-associative Learning

A type of learning in which an organism’s response to a stimulus changes in the absence of any association with a positive or negative reinforcement.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure to it, often used in the context of allergic reactions or drug tolerance.

Long-term Potentiation

A lasting increase in signal transmission between two neurons that results from their simultaneous activation, believed to be a cellular mechanism underlying learning and memory.

Synaptic Connections

The points at which neurons (nerve cells) communicate with each other, passing messages through chemical signals.