NEETZoology-Reproduction in Animals

NEET Zoology Cockroach MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

How many statements are true for reproduction in Periplaneta americana? (i) Anterior part of female genital pouch contains female gonopore, spermathecal pores and collateral glands. (ii) In males, genital pouch or chamber lies at the hind end of abdomen bounded dorsally by 9th9^{th} and 10th10^{th} terga and ventrally by the 9th9^{th} sternum. (iii) Males, genital pouch contains dorsal anus, ventral male genital pore and gonapophysis. (iv) Males bear a pair of short, thread like anal styles which are absent in females. (v) In both sexes, the 10th10^{th} segment bears a pair of jointed filamentous structures called anal cerci.

A

One

B

Two

C

Four

D

Five

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Statements (i), (ii), (iii), and (v) are true. Statement (iv) is also true, making a total of four true statements.

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