Zoology-(general)
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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