Free Kingdom Animalia MCQs with Answers

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911. The largest phylum of animals is:

  • A. Annelida
  • B. Arthropoda
  • C. Chordata
  • D. Coelenterata

Explanation: The largest phylum of animals is the phylum Arthropoda. It includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, and other joint-legged organisms. Arthropods are incredibly diverse and can be found in various habitats around the world.

Correct answer: Arthropoda

912. _ is found in the exoskeleton of crabs

  • A. cellulose
  • B. chitin
  • C. murein
  • D. hemi-cellulose

Explanation: Option B is correct. Chitin is found in the exoskeleton of crabs. Chitin is a tough, fibrous material that is made up of long chains of sugar molecules. It is the main component of the exoskeletons of insects, spiders, crabs, and other invertebrates. Chitin is also found in the cell walls of fungi and some algae. The other options are not found in the exoskeleton of crabs: Cellulose is a tough, fibrous material that is made up of long chains of sugar molecules. It is the main component of the cell walls of plants. Murein is a polymer made up of two sugar molecules and a short peptide chain. It is the main component of the cell walls of bacteria. Hemicellulose is a polymer of sugar molecules that is found in the cell walls of plants.

Correct answer: chitin