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ZOO 101 Animal Diversity Objective Question

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In deuterostomes, what is the traditional belief about the fate of the blastopore?
Options
A It develops into the mouth.
B It develops into the anus.
Correct Answer
C It becomes part of the gut lining.
D It forms the nervous system.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In Deuterostomes, the blastopore is believed to develop into the anus, while a second opening forms the mouth.

Hint

'Deutero-' means second, referring to the mouth forming second.

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