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A pearl oyster secrets pearls to...

A pearl oyster secrets pearls to

A

Regenerate injured parts

B

Protect itself against invading parasite

C

Harden its mantle cavity

D

Isolate damaged tissues of the body

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B
The of pearl is secreted by necreous layer of pearl oyster as a protection against foreign body such as parasite or a sand particle.
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