The Four Defining Characteristics of Chordates Are

question 51

Multiple Choice

The four defining characteristics of chordates are

• A)segmentation,a dorsal hollow nerve cord,pharyngeal pouches,and an amniotic egg.
• B)a dorsal hollow nerve cord,a notochord,bilateral symmetry,and mammary glands.
• C)bilateral symmetry,segmentation,a well-developed coelom,and limbs.
• D)a well-developed coelom,pharyngeal pouches,a notochord,and jaws.
• E)pharyngeal pouches,a dorsal nerve cord,a notochord,and a postanal tail.

---

Definitions:

Choices

The act of selecting among alternatives or the options available in a decision-making process.

Alternatives

Other options or choices available to decision-makers apart from the one currently under consideration.

Ceteris Paribus

A Latin phrase meaning "all other things being equal," used in economics to isolate the effect of one variable change.

Economic Analysis

A systematic approach to examining the allocation, distribution, and use of resources, often involving trade-off assessments and opportunity cost considerations.