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Question
1. Which of the following groups are classified as Deuterostomes?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Deuterostomes are organisms where the second opening (blastopore) during embryonic development becomes the mouth, while the first opening becomes the anus. The major deuterostome phyla are Chordata, Echinodermata, and Hemichordata.
Hint
Think of humans (chordates) and starfish (echinoderms).