Animal Kingdom Question 602

Question: Chordates are distinguished from non-chordates by the presence of [DPMT 1985]

Options:

A) Ventral nerve cord

B) Dorsal nerve cord

C) Brain

D) Dorsal tubular nerve cord

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The central nervous system of chordates is present dorsally in the body.

It is in the form of a longitudinal, hollow or tubular nerve cord laying just above the notochord and extending lengthwise in the body.