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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 4 Objective Question

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99. In deuterostomes, coelom formation typically occurs via a process called
Options
A Schizocoelous formation
B Enterocoelous formation (folds of archenteron form the coelom)
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C No coelom is formed
D Formation from ectoderm
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Deuterostomes undergo enterocoely, where outpocketings of the embryonic archenteron gut wall pinch off to form the mesodermal coelomic cavity.

Hint

Enterocoely involves outpocketing of the embryonic gut.

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