Zoology-Diseases
NEET Zoology Diseases Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Pneumonia causes fluid to fill in the alveoli of the lungs. | Reason (R): In pneumonia, bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae infect the alveoli, leading to severe respiratory problems.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae infect the alveoli, causing them to fill with fluid and leading to respiratory issues, supporting both the assertion and reason.
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