Insects prevent water loss and disturbance in the osmotic balance in cells by
a. having a water-proof cell wall around each cell.
b. having a cuticle that makes the body water-proof.
c. having an outer epidermis made of keratinized cells.
d. having equal concentration of molecules in ECF and ICF.
B
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