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Assertion :Both true ribs and floating ribs are present in mammals. Reason: By nature, sternal ribs are true ribs as they possess all the characters of ribs.

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If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
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If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
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The correct option is B If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
All the sternal parts of the thoracic ribs except the last five attached the sternum below by hyaline cartilage. Therefore, they are called as true ribs. Actually last two pairs of ribs (11th and 12th pair) provided with the sternal parts and they are not connected with the sternum and hence, known as floating ribs. Floating ribs protect the kidney.

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