Question

Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option:
Assertion [A]: The kangaroo rat produces highly concentrated urine and in very less quantities.
Reason [R]: Kangaroo rats live across the deserts of Arizona.

• A. Both A and R are true and R explains A
• B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
• C. A is true and R is false
• D. Both A and R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R explains A

The kangaroo rat is mostly found in the North American deserts. In the absence of external water, these animals make use of the water released as a byproduct during internal fat oxidation. In addition, they conserve water in their bodies by producing highly concentrated and very less quantities of urine.