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What is a notochord? What does it do? [2 MARKS]


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Function : 1 Mark

The notochord is a long rod-like support structure (chord=string) which runs along the back of the animal separating the nervous tissue from the gut.
It provides a place for muscles to attach for ease of movement.


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