wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
3
You visited us 3 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Assertion :Ascaris is a nematode. Reason: Nematodes belong to phylum platyhelminthes.

A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
Ascaris lumbricoides is the giant roundworm of humans, growing to a length of up to 35 cm. It is the largest and most common parasitic worm in humans belong to the Nematoda.
The class Nematodes belongs to phylum Aschelminthes.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
similar_icon
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Annnelida and Arthropoda
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon