Chitin Is a Major Component of

question 17

Multiple Choice

Chitin is a major component of

• A) the skeleton of mammals.
• B) the hydrostatic skeletons of earthworms.
• C) the exoskeleton of insects.
• D) the body hairs of mammals.
• E) the skeleton in birds.

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Definitions:

White Blood Cell

Cells of the immune system that defend the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.

Liver Cells

Also known as hepatocytes, these are the main cell type found in the liver, playing a vital role in metabolism, detoxification, and protein synthesis.

Golgi Apparatus

An organelle involved in the modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.

Vesicles

Vesicles are small, fluid-filled sacs or bladders within or on the surface of cells, involved in transport, storage, or digestion activities.