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An example of chitinous exoskeleton is
An example of chitinous exoskeleton is
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The correct option is D Honeybee
- A tough, semitransparent substance that is the main component of the exoskeletons of arthropods, such as the shells of crustaceans and the outer coverings of insects(honey bee).
- Chitin is also found in the cell walls of certain fungi and algae. Chemically, it is a nitrogenous polysaccharide (a carbohydrate). Hence, An example of a chitinous exoskeleton is Honeybee.
So, the correct answer is 'Honeybee'.
- A tough, semitransparent substance that is the main component of the exoskeletons of arthropods, such as the shells of crustaceans and the outer coverings of insects(honey bee).
- Chitin is also found in the cell walls of certain fungi and algae. Chemically, it is a nitrogenous polysaccharide (a carbohydrate). Hence, An example of a chitinous exoskeleton is Honeybee.
So, the correct answer is 'Honeybee'.
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