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The retroperitoneal kidney is...

The retroperitoneal kidney is

A

Kidney of fish

B

Kidney covered by Peritoneum on ventral side

C

Kidney covered by Peritoneum on Dorsal side

D

Kidney uncovered by Peritoneum on ventral Side.

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B
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    If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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    If A is true but R is false.
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