The exoskeleton of insects is made primarily of the inorganic material chitin. Which statement below accurately describes a consequence of this feature?

Question

Question 2 options:

A)

The exoskeletons of insects grow along with them throughout their life span.

B)

Insects must occasionally shed their exoskeleton to grow a new one.

C)

Adult insects don't have an exoskeleton once they outgrow the one in which they were born.

D)

Insects can only grow as large as their hard exoskeletons allow.

Answer 1

The correct statement that accurately describes a consequence of the feature of the exoskeleton of insects being made primarily of chitin is:

B) Insects must occasionally shed their exoskeleton to grow a new one.

Insects have a hard exoskeleton that does not grow with them, so they must undergo a process called molting, where they shed their old exoskeleton and form a new, larger one to accommodate their growth.