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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 4. Animal kingdom

Select the incorrect statements from the following :
A. Digestive system in Platyhelminthes is incomplete.
B. Bilateral symmetry is a characteristic feature of adult Echinoderms.
C. Pseudocoelom is possessed by Aschelminthes.
D. Notochord is persistent throughout life in the class Chondrichthyes.
E. Members of class Reptilia maintain a constant body temperature.
Choose the answer from the options given below :

  1. A A and C only
  2. B B and E only
  3. C C and D only
  4. D B and D only
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(B) B and E only

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(B) B and E only
Statement A is correct. Platyhelminthes have an incomplete digestive system with a single opening that serves as both mouth and anus.
Statement B is incorrect. Adult echinoderms exhibit radial symmetry, whereas their larvae exhibit bilateral symmetry.
Statement C is correct. Aschelminthes possess a pseudocoelom, where the body cavity is not lined by mesoderm but is present as scattered pouches.
Statement D is correct. In members of the class Chondrichthyes, the notochord is persistent throughout life.
Statement E is incorrect. Members of the class Reptilia are poikilotherms (cold-blooded) and cannot maintain a constant body temperature.
Therefore, the incorrect statements are B and E.