Question

Which cells secretes wax located at the outer surface of body wall?

• A. Trophocytes
• B. Oenocytes
• C. Trichogen
• D. Mycetocytes

Answer 1

The correct option is B Oenocytes

Oenocytes are insect cells which involve in the lipid processing and detoxification of fat present in close association with the insect epidermis. They contain lipids that participating in the wax synthesis and hence secrete wax at the outer surface of the body wall.

So, the correct answer is option B.