Which of the following is a defining characteristic of all Chordates? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of all Chordates?
A. Ventral nerve cord
B. Exoskeleton made of chitin
C. Presence of a notochord at some stage of life
D. Open circulatory system
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All chordates, at some point during their larval or adult stages, possess three key features: a dorsal hollow nerve cord, a notochord (a flexible rod supporting the body), and pharyngeal slits. The notochord may be replaced by a vertebral column in vertebrates. Arthropods have a ventral nerve cord and open circulatory system.

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