NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 38

Question: An important characteristic that Hemichordates share with Chordates is

Options:

A) Pharynx without gill slits

B) Absence of notochord

C) Ventral tubular nerve cord

D) Pharynx with gill slits

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Pharyngeal gill slits are present in hemichordates as well as in chordates. Notochord is present in chordates only. Ventral tubular nerve cord is characteristic feature of non-chordates.