Exoskeleton of Arthropods is made up of a unique complex polysaccharide known as:
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Chitin is also found in the cell walls of fungi.
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Chitin
- Waxes
- Cellulose
The Correct Option is B
Approach Solution - 1
The exoskeleton of Arthropods is made up of Chitin.
(A) Hyaluronic Acid - Incorrect: This is a component of animal connective tissue, not exoskeletons.
(B) Chitin - Correct: Arthropod exoskeletons consist of chitin, a nitrogen-containing polysaccharide.
(C) Waxes - Incorrect: While waxes may coat the exoskeleton, they're not its structural component.
(D) Cellulose - Incorrect: This is the plant cell wall component, not found in arthropods.
The correct answer is (B) Chitin, the characteristic tough polysaccharide in arthropod cuticles.
Approach Solution -2
The exoskeleton of arthropods (such as insects, crustaceans, and arachnids) is primarily made of chitin, a complex polysaccharide. Chitin is tough, flexible, and provides both strength and rigidity to the exoskeleton.
Other options:
- Hyaluronic Acid is a component of the extracellular matrix, not the exoskeleton.
- Waxes are present in the cuticle of arthropods but not in the exoskeleton.
- Cellulose is a plant cell wall component, not found in arthropod exoskeletons.
Option (B) is correct as chitin forms the exoskeleton of arthropods.
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