Q8 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Botany

Exoskeleton of arthropods is composed of:

  • A
    Cellulose
  • Correct answer
    B
    Chitin
  • C
    Glucosamine
  • D
    Cutin

Solution

The largest phylum Arthropoda has certain salient features:

  • The body has distinct parts, like head, thorax, abdomen.
  • There is excosketeton made up of chitin.
  • There are jointed appendages.
  • Blood vascular system is open type.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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