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What is the main constituent of the exoskeleton of arthropods?

What is the main constituent of the exoskeleton of arthropods? Correct Answer Chitin

Chitin is the main constituent of the exoskeleton of arthropods and also of fungal cell walls. It is a complex polysaccharide. Cellulose makes up plant cell walls, glycogen is a storage polysaccharide in animals while starch is the storage polysaccharide in plants.

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Consider the following statement regarding changes made by the Indian Independence Act of 1947 in the position of Constituent Assembly. a. The Constituent Assembly was made a fully sovereign body. b. The Constituent Assembly became the first Parliament of free India. c. When the Constituent Assembly met as the Legislative body it was chaired by Dr. Rajendr Prasad. d. The total strength of the Constituent Assembly came down to 299 as against 389.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz.
2. The major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar.
3. The major constituent mineral of limestone rock is dolomite.
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