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Choose the correct option for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below:
Assertion (A): Tapeworms do not possess a mouth or digestive cavity.
Reason (R): They absorb nutrients directly through their body surface from the host.

Asked in UP PGT (Biology) · 2026
Animal Kingdom · Biology
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BiologyDiversity in The Living WorldAnimal KingdomPlatyhelminthes, Aschelminthes and AnnelidaUP PGT (Biology)2026
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Photosynthesis uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates.

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Option B — Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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Animal Classification: Basis & Non-Chordate Phyla Part 1 has appeared in 43 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in State PSC, UPSC and SSC.
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