Which of the following is a false statement regarding notochord?

The notochord is mesodermally derived rod-like structure

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The notochord is formed on the dorsal side of the body surface

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The notochord is formed after the embryonic development

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The notochord is formed during the embryonic development in some animals

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Solution

The correct option is C The notochord is formed after the embryonic development
Notochord is a mesodermally derived rod-like structure which is formed on the dorsal surface of the body during embryonic development in some animals. Those animals having notochord are called chordates and those animals which do not have are called non-chordates.

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