The exoskeleton of insects is made primarily of the inorganic material chitin. Which statement below accurately describes a cons

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The exoskeleton of insects is made primarily of the inorganic material chitin. Which statement below accurately describes a cons

equence of this feature?
A. Insects must occasionally shed their exoskeleton to grow a new one.
B. The exoskeletons of insects grow along with them throughout their life span.
C. Insects can only grow as large as their hard exoskeletons allow.
D. Adult insects don't have an exoskeleton once they outgrow the one in which they were born.

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d1i1m1o1n [39] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-01T18:45:53+03:00

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A. Insects must occasionally shed their exoskeleton to grow a new one

Stella [2.4K] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-01T20:41:07+03:00

Answer: A. Insects must occasionally shed their exoskeleton to grow a new one.

Explanation:

In the development process of insects from egg to adult form several intermediate stages occurs. In all immature insects the process of shedding of the skin and the exoskeleton takes place as the insect grows. The exoskeleton of the insect body does not expand as the insect grows it has to get shed and it get replaced with a new and large size exoskeleton. This allows the proper growth of the insect.