Q165 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Zoology

Assertion : Frog can change its colour, according to its surroundings.Reason : It is a way of mimicry to capture preys.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • Correct answer
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false

Solution

Frogs are able to change the colour of their skins to match with that of the surroundings. It makes them hard to be noticed by enemies. This is a type of protective colouration known as camouflage not mimicry. Changes in colour are possible by dispersion or concentration of special amoeboid pigment cells in their skin.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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