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
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B
Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
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C
A is true and R is false
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D
Both A and R are false
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Solution
The correct option is ABoth 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.