the exoskeleton of arthropods is made up from which material?
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Chitin which is a hard membrane which is made up of glucosamine, a derivative of carbohydrate.
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The exoskeleton (outer skeleton) of arthropods are made up of hard substance called the chitin.
Explanation:
- The exoskeleton is made up of thickened materials which are hardened by some protein and fiber substances.
- The chitin contains the protein molecule and the deposits of calcium carbonate are mainly by the process of bio mineralization
- Note: Exoskeleton is the outer most covering which is found in most of the in many insects.
- Its main function is to provide a hard covering and to protect the insects from the environmental factors
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