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A single strand of DNA, if uncoiled, would be ~6 feet long ā yet it fits inside a cell nucleus.
Did you know?
A single strand of DNA, if uncoiled, would be ~6 feet long ā yet it fits inside a cell nucleus.
Bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate animals are exemplified by:
Platyhelminthes
Aschelminthes
Annelida
Ctenophora
To solve this problem, we need to identify the group of animals that are both bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate.Let's analyze each option:Platyhelminthes: - These are flatworms that exhibit bilateral symmetry. - They are acoelomate, meaning they do not have a body cavity (coelom). - Examples include planarians, flukes, and tapeworms.Aschelminthes: - Also known as nematodes or roundworms. - They have a pseudocoelom, which is a false body cavity, not a true coelom. - They are bilaterally symmetrical but not acoelomate.Annelida: - These are segmented worms, such as earthworms and leeches. - They have a true coelom (coelomate) and are bilaterally symmetrical.Ctenophora: - Also known as comb jellies. - They exhibit radial symmetry, not bilateral symmetry. - They are not acoelomate.Based on the analysis, the correct answer is Option 1: Platyhelminthes, as they are both bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate.
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