Question

True coelom is the space lying between the alimentary canal and body wall enclosed by the layers of:

• A. Ectoderm on both sides
• B. Endoderm on one side and ectoderm on the other
• C. Mesoderm on one side and ectoderm on the other
• D. Mesoderm on both sides

Answer 1

The correct option is D Mesoderm on both sides


Coelom is a fluid filled space between the body wall and alimentary canal which is lined by parietal peritoneum (mesoderm) on the outer side and visceral peritoneum (mesoderm) on the inner side.