The Common Ancestor of the Protostomes Had a Coelom

question 29

Multiple Choice

The common ancestor of the protostomes had a coelom. What does this suggest?

• A) There are no acoelomates within the protostomes.
• B) There are no pseudocoelomates within the protostomes.
• C) All lophotrochozoans have a coelom.
• D) None of the above answers apply.

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Definitions:

Non-Coding Portions

Segments of DNA or RNA that do not code for proteins but have roles in gene expression and regulation.

Human DNA

The complex molecule that carries genetic information crucial for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of humans.

TPOX 8,8 Repeat

Refers to a specific pattern or sequence within the genetic marker TPOX often used in DNA analysis, particularly in forensic science, indicating an 8,8 allele repeat.

D16S539 15,15 Repeat

A specific sequence repetition within the D16S539 locus, a part of DNA used in forensic analysis and genetic fingerprinting.