Question

Read the following statements and choose the correct option.

Statement 1 : In hemichordates, body is divided into proboscis, collar and trunk.
Statement 2 : The proboscis helps in digestion in hemichordates.

• A. Both the statements are wrong
• B. Both the statements are correct
• C. Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is wrong
• D. Statement 1 is wrong and statement 2 is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is wrong

The body of a hemichordate is typically divided into the proboscis, collar and trunk. However, the proboscis isn't involved in digestion as food enters directly into the buccal cavity, and progresses through the alimentary canal.