Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Lobe finned fishes can grip food items and slice them.
Reason (R) : Gnathostomes are 'jaw-mouth' animals.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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

Hint:

In evolutionary biology questions, look for the defining morphological trait. Jaws (Gnathostomata) revolutionized feeding by allowing predation and biting. The Assertion uses a specific animal group (Lobe-finned fish) to test if you know they belong to that broader, jaw-possessing classification.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A