Asked by Daniela Guadarrama on Jun 30, 2024
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Which of the following statements is/are true about deuterostomes?
A) The second opening during embryonic development becomes the mouth.
B) Echinoderms are deuterostomes.
C) Deuterostomes have a coelom.
D) Deuterostomes have radial cleavage.
E) All of the answer choices are true statements about deuterstomes.
Deuterostomes
A classification of animals that includes humans, characterized by the development of the anus from the first opening in the embryo.
Embryonic Development
In humans, the first 2 months of development following fertilization, during which the major organs are formed.
Radial Cleavage
A type of embryonic development in certain animals where cell divisions occur at right angles to one another, typical in deuterostomes.
- Understand the distinction between protostomes and deuterostomes, including developmental stages.
- Comprehend the general characteristics common to all animals.
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Zybrea KnightJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the statements are true about deuterostomes:
A) The second opening during embryonic development becomes the mouth.
B) Echinoderms are deuterostomes.
C) Deuterostomes have a coelom.
D) Deuterostomes have radial cleavage.
A) The second opening during embryonic development becomes the mouth.
B) Echinoderms are deuterostomes.
C) Deuterostomes have a coelom.
D) Deuterostomes have radial cleavage.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinction between protostomes and deuterostomes, including developmental stages.
- Comprehend the general characteristics common to all animals.