Question

The generalized appendage of a crustacean has a basal portion or protopod that has a lateral ______ and a medial _________.

a. Exopod - Endopod
b. Exite - Endite
c. Epipod - Epithelium
d. Exocuticle - Endocuticle

Answer 1

The basal portion or protopod of a crustacean's generalized appendage consists of an exopod and an endopod.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct options for the basal portion or protopod of a crustacean's generalized appendage are:

a. Exopod - Endopod

b. Exite - Endite

c. Epipod - Epithelium

d. Exocuticle - Endocuticle

The correct answer is a. Exopod - Endopod. In biramous appendages, the exopod is the lateral branch, while the endopod is the medial branch. This arrangement is characteristic of crustaceans' appendages.