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Chitin can be detected by primulin.

(a) True

(b) False

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Asked question is from Yeast Condition and Surplus Yeast in division Yeast Management & Microbiology of Fermentation Technology

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Correct choice is (a) True

Best explanation: Primulin and Calcofluor can be used in the detection of chitin which is present in the cell of fungi like yeasts and also in the exoskeleton of a few insects. The extent of staining reflects the age of the cell.

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