The animal that has a notochord throughout its life is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The animal that has a notochord throughout its life is:
A. Frog
B. Amphioxus
C. Human
D. Lizard
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Amphioxus (Branchiostoma) is a cephalochordate that retains the notochord, dorsal nerve cord, and pharyngeal slits throughout its life. In vertebrates, the notochord is largely replaced by the vertebral column during development. Amphioxus is a key model for studying vertebrate origins.

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