Which of the Following Structures Is Most Like an Exoskeleton

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures is most like an exoskeleton?

• A)the wood frame of a house
• B)a water balloon
• C)the hair covering the surface of a bear
• D)a suit of armor

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Definitions:

Intercellular Spaces

Intercellular spaces are gaps between plant cells that facilitate gas exchange and the movement of water and nutrients.

Root Cortex

The layer of plant tissue between the epidermis and the vascular cylinder, primarily involved in storage and transport of nutrients in roots.

Root Hairs

Thin, hair-like extensions from a plant's root system that increase surface area for water and nutrient absorption from the soil.

Endodermal Cells

Cells that make up the endoderm, the innermost layer of cells in early animal embryos, which eventually forms the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.