A polysaccharide that is composed of modified glucose subunits and that is found in the exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans is known as:
A)chitin
B)starch
C)amylose
D)glycogen

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Chitin is specifically found in the exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans and is composed of modified glucose subunits. Starch and glycogen are found in plants and animals respectively, and are composed of unmodified glucose subunits. Amylose is a component of starch and is also composed of unmodified glucose subunits.

A Polysaccharide That Is Composed of Modified Glucose Subunits and That