Zoology-Cockroach Morphology

NEET Zoology Cockroach Morphology Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

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.

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

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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