Statement 1: Cephalochordata bears notochord throughout their life.
Statement 2: In cephalochordates, notochord extends from head to tail.
A
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
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B
Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
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C
Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct
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D
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is B Both statements 1 and 2 are correct Cephalochordate has notochord all along the body throughout life. The cephalochordates or lancelets have a long body. The body tapers or is pointed at both ends with a large notochord, that extends from head to tail. So, both of the statements are correct.