Chitin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004877",
  "term": "Chitin",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A linear polysaccharide of beta-1->4 linked units of ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE. It is the second most abundant biopolymer on earth, found especially in INSECTS and FUNGI. When deacetylated it is called CHITOSAN.\n\n2. A naturally occurring polymer from shells of crustaceans; used for management of soil nematodes ornamentals (garden plants used for beauty), turf, food and non-food crops at residential and commercial areas",
  "references": [
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)",
    "Original Source: https://ofmpub.epa.gov/sor_internet/registry/substreg/searchandretrieve/substancesearch/search.do?details=displayDetails&selectedSubstanceId=42926"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/chitin/"
}