JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 8
Question 8 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of arthropods?
- A. The body is not divided into a number of segments
- B. The body is covered by chitinCorrect
- C. The organism finds it easy to grow freely
- D. The organism has a pair of jointed appendages
Explanation
The body of arthropods is covered by chitin. Their bodies are segmented (divided into a number of segments) and they must undergo moulting/ecdysis (shedding of chitin) before they can grow further. Although they have jointed appendages, the number is never just one in any arthropod.
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