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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The thick outer covering on the body of an insect is made up of ____
A
Chitin
B
Chital
C
Chhitin
D
Matlose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chitin is a major constituent of the exoskeleton, or external skeleton, of many arthropods such as insects, spiders, and crustaceans. Exoskeletons made of this durable and firm compound support and protect the delicate soft tissues of these animals, which lack an internal skeleton.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chitin is a naturally occurring polysaccharide existing in the outer shells of crustaceans, insect exoskeletons, and fungal cell walls.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abstract. Chitin is one of the most important biopolymers in nature. It is mainly produced by fungi, arthropods and nematodes. In insects, it functions as scaffold material, supporting the cuticles of the epidermis and trachea as well as the peritrophic matrices lining the gut epithelium.

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