Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
If each ootheca of P. americana contains 15 eggs on average, how many eggs does a female produce if she lays 10 oothecae?
A
150 eggs
B
140 eggs
C
160 eggs
D
130 eggs
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Each ootheca contains 14-16 eggs. Using the average of 15 eggs per ootheca, and given that 10 oothecae are laid, the total number of eggs is 10 * 15 = 150 eggs.
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