Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Oxalate poisoning in animals occurs after ingestion of large quantities of plants containing oxalates.
Reason (R) : Poisoning occurs due to interaction of oxalates with calcium in the gut.
In light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

Calcium-oxalate binding in the gut is a protective mechanism. Systemic oxalate poisoning occurs because of absorbed oxalates binding systemic calcium in the blood, causing hypocalcemia and renal failure.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C