Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Question:

Match the Column I with COlumn II :

COlumn I (Examples) COlumn II (Types of parasites)
A. Taenia 1. Phytoparasite
B. Lice 2. Brood parasite
C. Cuckoo 3. Ectoparasite
D. Rafflesia 4. Endoparasite

 

 

Options:

A-1,B-2,C-3,D-4

A-3,B-4,C-1,D-2

A-4,B-3,C-2,D-1

A-2,B-4,C-3,D-1

Correct Answer:

A-4,B-3,C-2,D-1

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - A-4,B-3,C-2,D-1

A. Taenia - 4. Endoparasite: Taenia is a genus of parasitic flatworms known as tapeworms. Tapeworms are endoparasites, meaning they live inside the body of their host, which could be a human or an animal.

B. Lice - 3. Ectoparasite: Lice are small insects that infest the hair or feathers of mammals and birds. They are ectoparasites since they live on the external surface of their host's body.

C. Cuckoo - 3. Brood parasite: Brood parasitism in birds is a fascinating example of parasitism in which the parasitic bird lays its eggs in the nest of its host and lets the host incubate them.Examples of brood parasites include the common cuckoo.

D. Rafflesia - 1. Phytoparasite: Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowering plants. They are considered phytoparasites because they lack chlorophyll and rely on other plants, specifically vines, for nutrients and resources.

In summary, the matches are as follows:

A. Taenia - 4. Endoparasite

B. Lice - 3. Ectoparasite

C. Rat flea - 3. Ectoparasite

D. Rafflesia - 1. Phytoparasite