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Assertion : Tapeworm, roundworm and pinworm are endoparasites of human intestine. Reason : Improperly cooked food is the source of all intestinal infections.

Options

  1. AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  2. BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  3. CIf assertion is true but reason is false
  4. DIf both assertion and reason are false.

Correct answer

C. If assertion is true but reason is false

Step-by-step solution

Tapeworm belonging to Phylum Platyhelminthes, pinworms and roundworm belonging to Phylum Nematoda, are all endoparasites. They all are intestinal parasites. In case of Taenia solium man gets infection by uncooked or improperly cooked measly pork. Cysticercus becomes active on reaching the intestine. Proscolex everts or evaginates in the intestinal wall. Ascaris, being an endoparasite inhabits the small intestine of man, more frequently of children than of adults. Man gets infection through skin contact. Enterobius

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