Question

     The dissolution of old cuticle and formation of new

    one is known as:
    A Apolysis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ecdysis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sclerotization Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Eclosion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Apolysis: [Apo = formation ; Lysis = dissolution] The dissolution of old cuticle and formation of new one is known as apolysis. Apolysis starts with repeated mitotic division of epidermal cells resulting in increase in number and size of epidermis, which becomes columnar in shape and remain closely packed.

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