The exoskeleton of insects contains a high quantity of lipids. This helps to acc

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The exoskeleton of insects contains a high quantity of lipids. This helps to accomplish which of the following? A) Lipids help to prevent water loss and desiccation. B) These lipids serve to prevent harmful UV radiation from penetrating the cuticle of insects. C) Lipids are highly reflective and help to reflect damaging UV radiation. D) Lipids are slippery. This helps insects in getting away from predators. E) These lipids are saturated fats that remain solid at room temperature and become liquid when heated. It is this property that allows insects to molt.

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B) These lipids serve to prevent harmful UV radiation from penetrating the cuticle of insects.

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