Which of the Following Characteristics Is NOT True About Deuterostomes

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics is NOT true about deuterostomes?

• A)The second opening during embryonic development becomes the mouth.
• B)They include the echinoderms and humans.
• C)They have a coelom.
• D)They include the simplest of invertebrates.
• E)They are typically more advanced than protostomes.

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