NEET Biology question

**Statement 1:** The earthworm moves by crawling. **Statement 2:** Crawling in earthworms occurs by the muscular contraction and extension of the body.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for AssertionCorrect
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is False
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (A)

Solution

The earthworm indeed moves by crawling (statement 1, true), and this crawling is brought about by alternating contraction and extension of the circular and longitudinal

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