Chitin, molecular model C016 / 5795
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Chitin, molecular model C016 / 5795
Chitin. Molecular model of chitin, a long-chain polysaccharide polymer with the repeat unit having the formula C8.H13.O5.N. The atoms are represented by colour-coded spheres: carbon (white), hydrogen (pale purple), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue). Two of these repeat units, a derivative of glucose, are shown here, forming an acetylglucosamine dimer. Chitin is the structural element found in the outer skeleton (exoskeleton) of fungi, insects and crustaceans
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Atoms Bonds Chitin Crustaceans Dimer Fungi Graphic Insects Molecular Biology Polymer Polysaccharide Structural Tubular Biochemical Biochemistry Cutouts Molecular Molecular Model
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate molecular structure of chitin, a long-chain polysaccharide polymer found in the exoskeletons of fungi, insects, and crustaceans. The image beautifully illustrates the repeat unit of chitin, which consists of carbon (white), hydrogen (pale purple), oxygen (red), and nitrogen (blue) atoms represented by color-coded spheres. In this particular artwork by RAMON ANDRADE 3DCIENCIA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, two repeat units are depicted forming an acetylglucosamine dimer. Derived from glucose, these units intertwine to create the tubular structure characteristic of chitin. The precise arrangement of bonds between atoms highlights its significance as a structural molecule in various organisms. The white background enhances the clarity and focus on this molecular model while giving it a clean aesthetic appeal. Through this graphic representation, viewers can gain insight into the complex world of chemistry and molecular biology. Notably, this print is not associated with any commercial use but rather serves as an educational tool for those interested in biochemistry or related fields. Its artistic presentation allows us to appreciate both the scientific intricacies and visual beauty inherent within nature's building blocks.
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