The following are the statements about non-chordates:A. Pharynx is perforated by gill slits.B. Notochord is absent.C. Central nervous system is dorsal.D. Heart is dorsal if present.E. Post-anal tail is absent.
- AA, B & D only
- BB, D & E only
- CB, C & D only
- DA & C only
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
In non-chordates:Pharyngeal gill slits are absent (A is for chordates).Notochord is absent (B is correct).CNS is ventral, solid, and double (C is for chordates).Heart is dorsal (D is correct).Post-anal tail is absent (E is correct).Statements B, D, E are correct.