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Assertion: Baleen is an example of aquatic adapation.
Reason: Baleen is a balloon like structure present beneath the skin of mammals.

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If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

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If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C
If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

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If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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Whale lack teeth. Instead, the upper jaw carries two transverse rows of numerous triangular fringed horny plates of baleen or whale bone. This serves as the effective sieve for straining plankton (mostly krill) which forms their chief food.
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Question Text
Assertion: Baleen is an example of aquatic adapation.
Reason: Baleen is a balloon like structure present beneath the skin of mammals.
TopicAnimal Kingdom
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1
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