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Assertion: Locomotion in Hydra is carrie...

Assertion: Locomotion in Hydra is carried out by two types of contractile cells.
Reason: Muscle fibres are lacking in Hydra.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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A
In hydra muscle fibres are absent as a result it shows locomotion by contractile cells which include shortening, elongation and also bending of body and tentacular movement.
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