RE-NEET 2024 Zoology Vertebrates Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Members of subphylum vertebrates possess notochord during the embryonic period. The notochord is replaced by a cartilaginous or bony vertebral column in the adult.
Reason R: Thus all chordates are vertebrates not all vertebrates are chordates.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the option given below.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Assertion A is true as vertebrates possess a notochord during the embryonic stage. Reason R is false because not all chordates are vertebrates; some chordates do not develop a vertebral column.
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