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The lipid coat of the exoskeleton of insects is made of _______ .

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Cutin

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Wax

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Cholesterol

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Chitin

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Solution

The correct option is B
Wax

The lipids coating the exoskeleton of insects are waxes. Wax is a type of simple lipid formed by the esterification of fatty acids with a high molecular weight alcohol.

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