Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 324

Question: A pearl oyster secrets pearls to [MP PMT 1997]

Options:

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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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

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