NEET Zoology Cockroach Morphology Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In cockroaches, the excretion of nitrogenous waste products occurs through the Malpighian tubules. | Reason (R): Malpighian tubules convert nitrogenous waste products into ammonia, which is then excreted through the hindgut.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as Malpighian tubules are responsible for excreting nitrogenous waste in cockroaches, but the reason is false because they convert waste into uric acid, not ammonia.
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