Question

Assertion :External parasitism is generally marked by much more extreme specialization than internal parasitism Reason: The structure of an internal parasite is usually very complex possessing suckers, reproductive organs, etc

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

External parasites are those which live outside the body of the host. The internal parasite lives inside the body of the host. Internal parasite show more extreme specialization and have a less complex structure.

So, option D is the correct answer.