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Topic: Chordates up to classes· Diversity in Living World

Which of the following statements are true for the phylum-Chordata ?(a) In Urochordata notochord extends from head to tail and it is present throughout their life.(b) In Vertebrata notochord is present during the embryonic period only.(c) Central ner…

Which of the following statements are true for the phylum-Chordata ?

(a) In Urochordata notochord extends from head to tail and it is present throughout their life.

(b) In Vertebrata notochord is present during the embryonic period only.

(c) Central nervous system is dorsal and hollow.

(d) Chordata is divided into 3 subphyla : Hemichordata, Tunicata and Cephalochordata.

1. (d) and (c)

2. (c) and (a)

3. (a) and (b)

4. (b) and (c)

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Answer: 4. (b) and (c)

Key idea: Check each statement.

  • (a) False: in Urochordata the notochord is present only in the larval tail.
  • (b) True for Vertebrata: the notochord is replaced by the vertebral column in adults.
  • (c) True: the CNS is dorsal and hollow.
  • (d) False: the subphyla are Urochordata, Cephalochordata and Vertebrata. Hemichordata is a separate phylum.

So (b) and (c) are correct.

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