Question

Which component of the cuticle becomes water insoluble due to tanning reactions during sclerotization?

A Arthropodin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Chitin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Sclerotin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Cuticulin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Arthropodin, a cuticular protein, becomes water insoluble through tanning reactions, contributing to the hardening of the exocuticle

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