What characteristics of stratified epithelium make it suitable as an external covering?

What will be an ideal response?


Stratified epithelium has the ability to continuously produce new cells to repair damaged cells. The new cells are produced at the base layer and move toward the surface. By the time the cells reach the surface, they are dead and form the water-resistant layer that provides additional protection.

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A. true B. false

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a. True b. False

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The only group of fungi to have a flagellated stage

are the a. Chytrids. b. Ascomycetes. c. Basidiomycetes. d. Glomeromycetes e. Zygomycetes.

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