In chordates the notochord is

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In chordates the notochord is (A) Mesodermal and dorsal to nerve cord (B) Endodermal and dorsal to nerve cord (C) Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord (D) Endodermal and ventral to nerve cord

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The notochord is a cartilaginous structure derived from the mesoderm. It is present on chordates. It is placed ventral to the hollow nerve cord. Hence, the correct answer is 'Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord'.

Q. In chordates the notochord is

Mesodermal and dorsal to nerve cord

Endodermal and dorsal to nerve cord

Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord

Endodermal and ventral to nerve cord

The notochord is a cartilaginous structure derived from the mesoderm. It is present on chordates. It is placed ventral to the hollow nerve cord. Hence, the correct answer is 'Mesodermal and ventral to nerve cord'.