Chitin

Why is chitin good for making an exoskeleton?
Chitin is a major constituent of the exoskeleton, or external skeleton, of many arthropods such as insects, spiders, and crustaceans. Exoskeletons mad...
Is there a chiten?
Where are Chitins found?Do humans have chitin?Can we eat chitin?Where does chitin come from?How common is chitin?How strong is chitin?Can animals eat...
How do you prepare colloidal chitin from chitin flakes?
The colloidal chitin suspension was prepared by dissolving 200 g of ground Crustacean chitin (0-25 mm) in 1.8 liter of conc. HCl. The acid was added t...
How does chitin protect animals from drying out?
What does chitin do in animals?Is chitin used for protection?Why is chitin so important?What is the use of chitin?How does the structure of chitin re...