Multiple Choice
A notochord is most correctly defined as
A) a primitive spine.
B) the tissue that becomes the dorsal nerve.
C) a flexible stiffening rod extending the length of the body.
D) embryonic tissue that develops into bone and cartilage.
E) any tissue that functions in the role of a dorsal tubular nerve cord.
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