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Assertion : Sporozoans may have silica s...

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 and 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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The correct Answer is:
D
Sporozoans are endoparasites. The body is covered with an elastic pellicle or cuticle.
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