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Exoskeleton of arthropods is composed of
Exoskeleton of arthropods is composed of
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The correct option is C Chitin
The arthropods such as crustaceans have a hard skeleton outside their body which is made up of chitin which is a type of carbohydrate. Chitinous exoskeleton is impermeable to water and protects the insect from desiccation. Arthropods are also segmented but it is only confined to the ectodermally derived tissue.
The arthropods such as crustaceans have a hard skeleton outside their body which is made up of chitin which is a type of carbohydrate. Chitinous exoskeleton is impermeable to water and protects the insect from desiccation. Arthropods are also segmented but it is only confined to the ectodermally derived tissue.
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