Question

    Which part of the insect's exoskeleton is composed of living cells?

    A Procuticle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Epidermis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cuticulin layer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Basement membrane Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The epidermis of an insect's exoskeleton is composed of living cells. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the exoskeleton and is responsible for producing the various layers of the cuticle, including the procuticle, which is the tough, chitinous layer underneath.

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