Question

Which one is the most striking(common) character of vertebrates?

• A. Presence of notochord
• B. Presence of triploblastic condition
• C. Presence of gill pouches
• D. Presence of coelom

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Presence of notochord

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

Option A

1. In the Animal kingdom, vertebrates belong to chordates due to their presence of notochord.
2. In the adult stage, it is replaced by a bony or cartilaginous vertebral column.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option B

The presence of the triploblastic condition is found in vertebrates and invertebrates.

Option C

The presence of gill pouches is found in vertebrates and invertebrates.

Option D

The presence of coelom is found in vertebrates and invertebrates.

Final answer: Presence of notochord is most striking(common) character of vertebrates.