In chordates, the notochord is:

Mesodermal and dorsal to nerve cord

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Endodermal and dorsal to nerve cord

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Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord

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Endodermal and ventral to nerve cord

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The correct option is B Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord
The notochord is a cartilaginous structure derived from the mesoderm. It is present on chordates. It is placed ventral to the hollow nerve cord.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord'.

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In chordates, the notochord is:

The correct option is B Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cordThe notochord is a cartilaginous structure derived from the mesoderm. It is present on chordates. It is placed ventral to the hollow nerve cord. Hence, the correct answer is 'Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord'.

The correct option is B Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord
The notochord is a cartilaginous structure derived from the mesoderm. It is present on chordates. It is placed ventral to the hollow nerve cord.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord'.