Which statement correctly describes asymmetry in animals?
AAny plane through the centre divides the body into two equal halves
BOnly one longitudinal plane through the centre divides the body into two equal halves
CNo plane passing through the centre of the body divides it into equal halves
DThe body can be divided into many unequal halves only in the larval stage
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. No plane passing through the centre of the body divides it into equal halves
Asymmetrical animals cannot be divided into equal halves by any plane passing through the centre of the body. This is typical of most sponges.
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