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ZOO 102 Basis of Categorization of Diversity of Animals Objective Question

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What is the specific developmental fate of the blastopore in more complex animals like Chordates?
Options
A It becomes the mouth.
B It stays as a single opening for both waste and food.
C It closes up completely.
D It develops into the anus.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In deuterostomes (chordates), the blastopore becomes the anus. Choice A describes protostomes.

Hint

Think Deuterostomes.

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