NEET Biology question

Select the correct option representing the excretory organs present in (i) earthworm, (ii) centipede, (iii) prawn, (iv) flatworm.

(A)(i)-Malpighian tubules, (ii)-Flame cell, (iii)-Nephridia, (iv)-Green gland
(B)(i)-Flame cell, (ii)-Green gland, (iii)-Malpighian tubules, (iv)-Nephridia
(C)(i)-Nephridia, (ii)-Malpighian tubules, (iii)-Green gland, (iv)-Flame cellCorrect
(D)(i)-Green gland, (ii)-Nephridia, (iii)-Flame cell, (iv)-Malpighian tubules

Answer: (C)

Solution

The earthworm (an annelid) excretes via nephridia, the centipede (like other arthropods with tracheal systems similar to insects) uses Malpighian

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Question ID VK-116717