Animal Kingdom Question 666

Question: Assertion : The skeleton of sponges is made up of spicules. [AIIMS 1995] Reason : Composition of spicules help in classification of sponges.

Options:

A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D) If both the assertion and reason are false

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Spicules help in making skeleton of sponges.

These are made up of silica, calcium or spongin substances.

The structure of spicules also help in classification of sponges.