Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Sponges

question 191

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of sponges?

• A)Sponges have nerve cells that enable them to sense their environment.
• B)Like cnidarians, many sponges produce toxin-generating nematocysts. These cells typically line the pores of sponges.
• C)The choanocytes of sponges and choanoflagellates share no morphological similarities.
• D)Like comb-jellies, sponges possess both a mouth and an anal pore; however, the anal pore is distinctly smaller than the mouth.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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