(D) The Assertion is correct because the typhlosole is an internal fold of the intestine that increases the surface area for absorption.However,the Re

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If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

(D) The Assertion is correct because the typhlosole is an internal fold of the intestine that increases the surface area for absorption.However,the Reason is incorrect because the typhlosole is a characteristic feature of the earthworm $(Pheretima)$,not the cockroach.Therefore,the correct option is $D$.

Class 11 Biology Structural Organisation in Animals Anatomy of Earthworm

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Assertion : Typhlosole increases the effective area of absorption in the intestine.
Reason : Typhlosole,present in the intestine,is the characteristic feature of cockroach.

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A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
C
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
D
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.