NEET Zoology Types of Movement Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Locomotory structures in organisms can also perform functions other than locomotion.
Reason (R): In Paramoecium, cilia assist in both feeding and locomotion.
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
The NCERT text states that locomotory structures like cilia in Paramoecium help in both feeding and locomotion, thus supporting the assertion and reason.
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