Periodic molting of the insect exoskeleton is necessary because
A) the growth of the exoskeleton is not sufficient to accommodate the body growing inside it.
B) an insect must consume large amounts of food to support the growth of the exoskeleton.
C) it prevents an insect from moving rapidly.
D) it attracts predators.
E) it accumulates toxins.
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