Question

    Which component of the cuticle becomes water insoluble

    due to tanning reactions during sclerotization?
    A Arthropodin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chitin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sclerotin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Cuticulin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Arthropodin, a cuticular protein, becomes water insoluble through tanning reactions, contributing to the hardening of the exocuticle

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