AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2000

  • question_answer
    The poisonous fluid present in nematocysts of Hydra is:

    A)  toxin                                   

    B)  venom                

    C)  hematin                             

    D)         hypnotoxin

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Nematocysts or stinging cells are specialized organelle which act for defence and offence of Hydra. Each nematocyst is filled with a poisonous fluid called hypnotoxin. Hypnotoxin is a chemical combination of phenols and proteins, it paralyses the pray and kill them.


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