Zoology-(general)

NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

If the alimentary canal of an earthworm runs from the first segment to the last, and the intestine begins at the 15th segment, how many segments from the beginning of the alimentary canal to the start of the intestine are part of structures other than the intestine?

A

14 segments

B

15 segments

C

13 segments

D

16 segments

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The alimentary canal starts from the first segment, and the intestine begins at the 15th segment. Therefore, the segments from the beginning to the start of the intestine include segments 1-14, totaling 14 segments.

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