Question

Chloragogen cells functionally resemble

• A. Collar cells
• B. Plasma cells
• C. Flame cells
• D. Mesophyll cells

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Flame cells

The chloragogen cells are also called as 'y-cells'. These cells in annelids are functionally similar to liver of vertebrates. These cells undertake many functions. They store glycogen and also neutralize toxins. They also take part in deamination of amino acids and synthesise urea. These cells which are yellow in colour and aid in excretion are functionally similar to flame cells of freshwater invertebrates, whose chief function is also excretion.

So, the correct answer is 'Flame cells'.