What Evidence Does Not Support the Hypothesis of Independent Evolution

question 22

Multiple Choice

What evidence does not support the hypothesis of independent evolution of the nervous system in ctenophores?

• A) Ctenophores are the basal animal group.
• B) Sponges are the basal animal group.
• C) Ctenophores do not express all the proteins that are present in other animal nervous systems.
• D) Ctenophores use molecules as neurotransmitters that are not present in other animal nervous systems.

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