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Which one of the following statements is totally wrong about the occurrence of notochord,
while the other three are correct?

Option: 1

It is present only in larval tail in Ascidians


Option: 2

It is replaced by a vertebral column in adult frog


Option: 3

It is absent throughout life in humans from the very beginning


Option: 4

It is present throughout life in Amphioxus


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Notochord: 

  • The name ‘Chordata’ is based on the presence of notochord at some stage or throughout the life cycle. 
  • It is a rod-like structure placed dorsally between the alimentary canal and nerve cord. 
  • It is derived from the mesoderm. 
  • In vertebrates, it is present during the embryonic development. 
  • It is then replaced by the vertebral column (spine) in the postnatal stage.

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Notochord is present in humans during the embryonic stage.

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