Directions: In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R) just below it. Of these statements, mark the correct answer as: (A) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion (B) If both Assertion and Reason are ture but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion (C) If Assertion is true but Reason is false (D) If both Assertion and Reason are false
Assertion: Tapeworm roundworm and pinworm are endoparasites of human intestine. Reason: Improperly cooked food is the source of intestinal infections.A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Tapeworm (Tacnia solium) belongs to platyhelminthes and roundworm (Ascnris), pinworm (Enterobius) belongs to Aschelminthes. All of these are endoparasites. The main cause of the intestinal infection is improperly cooked food. However, Tapeworm infection. occurs by eating improperly cooked food, Ascnris is transmitted by contaminated food and water and Enterobions Vernucuanris or Rinworm may be transmitted through food or improper sanitary conditions. So both Assertion and Reason are correct.
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