NEET Zoology Phylum Characteristics Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Echinoderms possess a complete digestive system. | Reason (R): Echinoderms have a water vascular system that aids in digestion.
Both A and R are true and R explains A.
Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Echinoderms have a complete digestive system with a separate mouth and anus, as per the NCERT. However, the water vascular system is not directly involved in digestion but in locomotion and feeding.
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