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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Chloragogen tissue found in earthworms surrounds the
Options
A Intestine
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B Gonad
C Clitellum
D Integument
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chloragogen tissue (also called chloragogen cells or yellow cells) in earthworms surrounds the intestine. It is a layer of yellowish cells that function in metabolism, excretion (similar to a liver in vertebrates), and storage of glycogen and fat. It is also involved in the deamination of amino acids and synthesis of urea.

Hint

This tissue is often described as functionally analogous to the vertebrate liver and is associated with the digestive tract.

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