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Assertion : Eggs of cockroach are encased in capsules called oothecae
Reason : Ootheca is a dark reddish to blackish brown capsule.

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

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B
The fertilised eggs of cockroach are encased in capsules called oothecae. Ootheca is a dark reddish to blackish brown capsule, about 3/8'' (8 mm) long. On an average, females produce 9-10 oothecae, each containing 14-16 eggs.
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