Assertion : Autotomy is the mechanism of self-amputation of certain body parts in self-defence. |
Reason : Autotomy is found in legs of prawn, tail of wall lizard and arms of starfish. |
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
E) If the assertion is false but reason is true
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Autotomy power in some non chordates e.g., crustaceans and all echinoderms. Number of vertebrates also have power of autotomy e.g., limbs of ambystoma, tail of wall lizard.You need to login to perform this action.
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