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Assertion : Ciliates use cilia for locom...

Assertion : Ciliates use cilia for locomotion.
Reason : Ciliates lack nuclear dimorphism.

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:
B
In ciliates cilia are used for locomation and driving food. They show nuclear dimorphism, i.e., two types of nuclei (macronucleus and micronucleus).
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