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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question
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What is a 'coelom'?
Options
A An internal body cavity derived from the mesoderm
Correct Answer
B The digestive tract of an animal
C The outer protective covering of an embryo
D A specialized organ for gas exchange
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A coelom is an epithelial cell-lined internal body cavity derived from the mesoderm. It is not the gut cavity (digestive tract) itself.

Hint

It's a cavity, but specifically one lined by mesoderm-derived tissue.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 204 of 737
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