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BIO 102 Unique characteristics of animals 1 Objective Question
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Animals with a 'diploblastic' organization possess which of the following germ layers?
Options
A Ectoderm and endoderm
Correct Answer
B Ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm
C Mesoderm and endoderm
D Ectoderm and mesoderm
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Diploblastic organization refers to animals having two germ layers: ectoderm and endoderm. Triploblastic animals have three, with the addition of mesoderm.

Hint

Recall the definition of 'di-' versus 'tri-' in relation to germ layers.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Unique characteristics of animals 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 745 of 802
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