Which of the Following Statements About the Skeleton of a Clam

Question

Which of the following statements about the skeleton of a clam is NOT true?
A)The skeleton of a clam has two separate shells.
B)The skeleton of a clam grows with the organism.
C)The skeleton of a clam is made of calcium carbonate.
D)The skeleton of a clam is used mainly to allow movement of the organism.
E)The skeleton of a clam has muscles attached to it from the inside of the body.

Accepted Answer

The skeleton of a clam, which is its shell, is primarily for protection and support, not for movement. Clams move using a muscular foot, not their shell.