Question

Similarity between crop and gizzard of the gut of cockroach lies in?

• A. Their origin
• B. The thickness of their walls
• C. Their circular lining
• D. Their function

Answer 1

The correct option is A Their origin

Crop and gizzard are ectodermal in origin. The crop is the dilated distal part of oesophagus acting as a food reservoir. The gizzard is the posterior part of the foregut and is musculated.

So, the correct answer is (a).