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The unique cell wall of organisms in Kingdom Fungi is primarily composed of:

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Organisms in Kingdom Fungi exhibit exceptional diversity in morphology and habitat. However, a major unifying feature is their cellular architecture. According to the NCERT Biological Classification chapter, unlike plants which have cellulosic cell walls, the cell walls of all fungi are distinctly composed of a tough, complex structural carbohydrate called chitin, combined with various polysaccharides. This provides extreme structural durability.

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