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BotanyAnimal KingdomCnidaria and CtenophoraHard2 minPYQ_2001
BotanyHardsingle choice
Which of the following is correct about nematocyst?
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
Nematocysts are the stinging cells and are the organs of offence and defence of coelenterates, Nematocyst contains a poisonous proteinaceous fluid hypnotoxin along tube which injects the fluid into the victim. Nematocysts are activated in response to chemicals secreted by prey. They explode after coming in contact with the prey.
Stream:AIIMSSubject:BotanyTopic:Animal KingdomSubtopic:Cnidaria and Ctenophora
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