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NEET Zoology (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): Ctenophores are exclusively marine organisms.

Reason (R): Ctenophores have a water transport system similar to sponges.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Ctenophores, also known as sea walnuts or comb jellies, are indeed exclusively marine organisms. However, they do not have a water transport system like sponges; instead, they have eight rows of ciliated comb plates for locomotion.

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