In all arthropods,the body is covered with a chittinous cuticle which is secreted by the____________?
Correct answer: D. Epidermis
- A. Endodermis
- B. Mesophyll
- C. Chitin
- D. Epidermis
Explanation
The chitinous cuticle of an arthropod is secreted by the underlying epidermal cells. Chitin is the material being secreted, not the secreting tissue, while endodermis and mesophyll are plant tissue terms.
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