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ZOO 101 Animal Diversity Objective Question

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What is a pseudocoelom?
Options
A A body cavity with no mesoderm lining.
B A body cavity with patches of mesoderm, not a continuous lining.
Correct Answer
C A body cavity completely lined by mesoderm.
D The complete absence of a body cavity.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A pseudocoelom is a body cavity where mesoderm is present only in patches, not as a continuous lining.

Hint

The prefix 'pseudo-' means 'false'.

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