Asked by Lindsay Singer on May 01, 2024
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Four of the five answers below are correct statements about exoskeletons. Select the exception.
A) An exoskeleton consists of noncellular secreted material.
B) Repeatedly producing new exoskeletons uses resources that the animal could put toward growth and reproduction.
C) The exoskeleton is made of bone and cartilage.
D) The exoskeleton protects the soft body tissues inside it.
E) Exoskeletons exist in some invertebrates.
Exoskeletons
Hard outer structures that provide support and protection to the bodies of certain organisms, such as insects and crustaceans.
Invertebrates
Animals without a backbone, comprising a large variety of species including insects, worms, and mollusks.
- Distinguish between structural features of the musculoskeletal system in vertebrates and invertebrates.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Exoskeletons are made of noncellular secreted material such as chitin, not bone and cartilage which are found in endoskeletons. A, B, D, and E are all correct statements about exoskeletons.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between structural features of the musculoskeletal system in vertebrates and invertebrates.