Question

Which of the following is correct about Taenia?

• A. Only anterior proglottids have female reproductive system
• B. Only posterior proglottids have male reproductive system
• C. The anterior proglottids have male reproductive system
• D. Proglottids are hermaphrodite throughout

Answer 1

The correct option is C The anterior proglottids have male reproductive system

Taenia or tapeworms are hermaphrodites meaning the male and female sex organs are in the same individual and are protandrous (male maturing first). Therefore, the anterior mature proglottids consist of only male reproductive organs, while the posterior ones contain both male and female organs side by side.
So, the correct answer is option C.