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ZOO 102 Basis of Categorization of Diversity of Animals Objective Question
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What happens to the notochord in 'more complex chordates'?
Options
A It disappears completely during adulthood.
B It differentiates into the vertebral column.
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C It develops into the central nervous system.
D It becomes the lining of the digestive tract.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In vertebrates, the notochord differentiates into the vertebral column. Choice C is incorrect as the nervous system originates from the ectoderm.

Hint

This transformation defines the subphylum Vertebrata.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Basis of Categorization of Diversity of Animals
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 143 of 737
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