Question 68

(Multiple Choice)

Cycliophorans have two types of larvae.One type of larva-the Prometheus larva-develops into a male.The male,which lacks a digestive system,attaches to the outside of a feeding stage (a female)and impregnates her digestive system,which develops into a different type of larva.What must be true of the digestive system of the feeding-stage female while she is still a virgin?
1)At least some of its cells are haploid.
2)It consists only of highly specialized cells.
3)It is the same size as the male.


A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)1 and 3
E)2 and 3

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