Q. Cellulose is the major component of cell wall of
A) $Pythium$
B) $Xanthomonas$
C) $Pseudomonas$
D) $Saccharomyces$
Explanation
Fungal cell wall contains 80-90% carbohydrates, the remainder being proteins and lipids. The typical feature of fungal cell wall is presence of chitin but cellulose does occur in cell walls of Oomycetes $(e.g.,\ Pythium)$ and Hyphochytridiomycetes.
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