[Campbell Biology P.767] According to the "Study Tip" table, how is the notochord, a charact... | Practice Question

According to the "Study Tip" table, how is the notochord, a characteristic of Chordates, present in humans?

  • A: It is fully retained as a flexible rod.
  • B: It is modified into gelatinous disks between vertebrae.
  • C: It is completely lost in the human lineage.
  • D: It develops into the spinal cord.

Explanation

The "Study Tip" table explicitly states that the notochord in Chordates is "Modified gelatinous disks between vertebrae " in humans.