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In which of the following animals, 'Malpighian tubule' functions as excretory organ?

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Human being
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Cockroach
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Planaria
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Prawn
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Solution

The correct option is C Cockroach
  • The malpighian tubule is a tubular structure present in the posterior side of the alimentary canal of an organism.
  • Humans have kidney and sweat glands, Planaria has flame cells, and prawns have green glands as excretory organs.
  • A cockroach has Malpighian tubules as an excretory organ.
  • Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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