Chapter 4

Question 1

fully chemically defined

Answer 1

Holidic

Question 2

• partially chemically defined

Answer 2

Meridic

Question 3

• totally chemically undefined

Answer 3

Oligidic

Question 4

– are important energy source, additionally they are needed to produce chitin, an amino polysaccharide found on the exoskeleton.

Answer 4

Carbohydrates

Question 5

– are important structural components of the cell membrane, provide an efficient way to store and supply metabolic energy, and serve as a barrier for water maintenance in the insect cuticle.

Answer 5

Lipids

Question 6

Is elongated, flattened, and is shiny black in color. It is 10-14 mm long and has no wing

Answer 6

Euborellia annulata