Assertion :Large intestine also shows the presence of villi, like small intestine. Reason: Absorption of water and some salts are done by the inner wall of the large intestine.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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Solution
The correct option is D Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct Large intestine does not have villi but small intestine possesses villi. Since most of the nutrient absorption takes place in the small intestine due to the possession of villi which are finger-like structures to increase the surface area. Most of the absorption of substances like water, some salts and drugs are takes place in the large intestine.