The deuterostomes differ from protostomes in all of the following respects EXCEPT:

Correct answer: C. Number of germ layers in the developing embryo

  • A. Early cleavages of the zygote
  • B. Ultimate function of the opening to the archenteron
  • C. Number of germ layers in the developing embryo
  • D. Embryonic origin of the mouth
  • E. embryonic origin of the coelom

Explanation

Both deuterostomes and protostomes have three germ layers. The statement that is NOT true among the given options is: "number of germ layers in the developing embryo" Deuterostomes and protostomes both have three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) in the developing embryo. This is a shared characteristic between these two groups of animals. The distinction between deuterostomes and protostomes lies in other aspects, as listed in the options.

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