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Asseration (A) : Large intestine also sh...

Asseration (A) : Large intestine also shows the presence of villi like small intestine.
Reason (B) : Absorption of water

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but, Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true, but reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
Option 4
Large intestine does not have villi but small intestine possesses villi which increases the surface area for absorption. Nutrient absorption takes place in small intestine through villi and water absorption takes place through large intestine
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