Assertion: Animals that are aquatic rather than terrestrial can support relatively larger exoskeletons.
Reason: The terrestrial organisms are relatively larger than aquatic animals.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
4. If both the assertion and reason are false

Assertion: Vertebral foramen is not seen in sacrum and coccyx.
Reason: They are fused and also the spinal cord ends at the lumbar region.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Assertion: The first seven rib pairs known as the fixed or vertebrosternal ribs are the true ribs.
Reason: Only the first seven rib pairs are made up of bone while others are made of cartilage.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Assertion: In the human body, an example of a second-class lever is found in the lower leg when someone stands on tiptoes.
Reason: The axis is formed by the metatarsophalangeal joints, the resistance is the weight of the body, and the force is applied to the calcaneus bone (heel) by the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles through the Achilles tendon.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Assertion: Corticosteroids are used in management of rheumatoid arthritis.
Reason: Corticosteroids favor the formation of a new articular cartilage.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Assertion: For moving on land, powerful muscles and strong skeletal support are more important than a streamlined shape.
Reason: Land animal must be able to support itself and move against gravity.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 

In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Sliding filament theory can be best explained as

Which one of the following item gives its correct total number?
1. Floating ribs in humans - 4
2. Amino acids found in proteins -16
3. Types of diabetes - 3
4. Cervical vertebrae in humans - 8

Skeletal muscles appear striated due to presence of two characteristic proteins in alternating dark and light bands. Which of the following is a correct match of the protein with its light refractive property and colour?