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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

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The development of the dorsal nerve cord is called: a. Neurulation b. Amniotic cavity c. Neural tube d. Notochord
Options
A Neurulation
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B Amniotic cavity
C Neural tube
D Notochord
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Neurulation is the process during embryonic development in which the neural plate folds to form the neural tube, which will become the brain and spinal cord (the dorsal nerve cord in chordates). The neural tube is the structure formed.

Hint

It's the process of forming the nerve cord.

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