The arthropod exoskeleton is composed of

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The arthropod exoskeleton is composed of (A) several kinds of polysaccharides (B) layers of proteins and a polysaccharide called chitin (C) several kinds of proteins (D) single complex protein called arthropodin

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Arthropods are the most successful group of animals, their success is due to unique chitinous cuticle. Exoskeieton is light weight, tough and composed of structural polysaccharide chitin.

Q. The arthropod exoskeleton is composed of

several kinds of polysaccharides

layers of proteins and a polysaccharide called chitin

several kinds of proteins

single complex protein called arthropodin

Arthropods are the most successful group of animals, their success is due to unique chitinous cuticle. Exoskeieton is light weight, tough and composed of structural polysaccharide chitin.