Question

Assertion (A): Nosima is a hyperparasite. 
Reason (R): It lives in the body of another parasite.
 

• A. A and R are true. R is correct explanation for A
• B. A and R are true. But R is not correct explanation for A
• C. A is true. But R is false
• D. A is false. But R is true

Hint:

Nosema infections can be devastating to bee colonies and understanding its life cycle is crucial for effective apiary management.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve the problem, we need to evaluate the assertion and the reason provided, and determine whether they are true or false, and if the reason correctly explains the assertion.

1. Understanding the Assertion (A):
The assertion states: "Nosema is a hyperparasite." A hyperparasite is a parasite that lives in or on another parasite. This is correct. Nosema is a genus of intracellular parasites that infect other parasitic organisms, like insects, making it a hyperparasite.

2. Understanding the Reason (R):
The reason states: "It lives in the body of another parasite." This is also correct. Nosema indeed resides within the body of another parasite, which supports the classification of it being a hyperparasite.

3. Evaluating the Relationship between Assertion and Reason:
Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. Since Nosema is classified as a hyperparasite because it lives inside another parasite, the reason provided aligns with the assertion.

4. Conclusion:
The correct answer is:

Final Answer:
The correct answer is (A) A and R are true. R is the correct explanation for A.

Answer 2

Step 1: Understanding Nosema.
Nosema, specifically Nosema apis, is known as a microsporidian, a group of spore-producing unicellular parasites. It mainly infects honeybees. Describing it as a hyperparasite is correct as it parasitizes bees, which themselves can host various parasitic mites (like Varroa destructor). The reason accurately explains its hyperparasitic nature, living in another organism which itself can be a host to other parasites.