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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 5 Objective Question

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97. In protostomes, coelom formation typically occurs via a process called
Options
A Enterocoelous formation
B Schizocoelous formation (solid masses of mesoderm split to form the coelom)
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C No coelom is formed
D Formation from ectoderm only
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Protostomes undergo schizocoely, where solid mesodermal blocks split internally to form the coelomic cavity.

Hint

Schizocoely involves splitting of mesodermal blocks.

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