Animal Kingdom Question 94
Question: Assertion : Scolex with hooks are present in Taenia. Reason : The uterus is present is gravid proglottid.
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: C
Solution:
Scolex represents the anterior part of Taenia’s body.
It has several hooks and suckers within it.
The scolex with the help of its hooks and suckers, lies buried in the host’s intestinal mucosa, providing firm adhesion to the body against the loosening action of peristaltic movement of the host’s intestine.
It is thus an organ for attachment or holdfast.
It has no role in perceiving or catching food or in absorption.
BETA
