Question

Assertion: Sporozoans may have silica shells on their surface.
Reason : Shells of sporozoans help in protection from acidic environment of the host.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true 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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Sporozoans are endoparasites. The body is covered with an elastic pellicle or cuticle.