In a viva, the examiner says: an arthropod and a nematode are grouped together in modern discussions because both shed an outer cuticle during growth. The expected answer is: (299)
Correct Answer: D. ecdysis of a cuticle
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Animal Diversity-I (Invertebrates) MCQs
Practice Animal Diversity-I (Invertebrates) questions with answers and explanations.
A student wants to avoid rote memorization. After reading that a mollusc and an annelid both show trochophore larvae in many species, but their adult body plans are very different., the correct concept is: (268)
Correct Answer: D. trochophore larva as a developmental link
A teacher gives this comparison: an arthropod and a nematode are grouped together in modern discussions because both shed an outer cuticle during growth. The point being tested is: (284)
Correct Answer: B. ecdysis of a cuticle
A mollusc and an annelid both show trochophore larvae in many species, but their adult body plans are very different. In an exam answer, the key reason is: (253)
Correct Answer: B. trochophore larva as a developmental link
A student wants to avoid rote memorization. After reading that an arthropod and a nematode are grouped together in modern discussions because both shed an outer cuticle during growth., the correct concept is: (269)
Correct Answer: B. ecdysis of a cuticle
A teacher gives this comparison: a sea star and a chordate are discussed together in a phylogeny lecture even though one is an invertebrate. The point being tested is: (285)
Correct Answer: D. deuterostome development
An arthropod and a nematode are grouped together in modern discussions because both shed an outer cuticle during growth. In an exam answer, the key reason is: (254)
Correct Answer: C. ecdysis of a cuticle
A student wants to avoid rote memorization. After reading that a sea star and a chordate are discussed together in a phylogeny lecture even though one is an invertebrate., the correct concept is: (270)
Correct Answer: C. deuterostome development
For a concept-based MCQ, read this case: a sponge and a cnidarian are compared in class. the sponge differs most clearly because it has cellular-level organization and choanocyte-based filter feeding. Select the strongest explanation. (286)
Correct Answer: C. cellular-level organization with choanocytes
A sea star and a chordate are discussed together in a phylogeny lecture even though one is an invertebrate. In an exam answer, the key reason is: (255)
Correct Answer: D. deuterostome development
In a viva, the examiner says: a sponge and a cnidarian are compared in class. the sponge differs most clearly because it has cellular-level organization and choanocyte-based filter feeding. The expected answer is: (271)
Correct Answer: A. cellular-level organization with choanocytes
For a concept-based MCQ, read this case: a flatworm and a roundworm are placed side by side. the roundworm is recognized by a cylindrical body, complete gut, and pseudocoelom. Select the strongest explanation. (287)
Correct Answer: D. cylindrical body with pseudocoelom and complete gut