NEET 2023 Phase 1 · BiologySymmetryPrevious Year Question

Radial symmetry is NOT found in adults of phylum _______.

Answer: (B) Hemichordata. Coelenterates, ctenophores and adult echinoderms are radially symmetrical.

  1. A.Ctenophora
  2. B.Hemichordata
  3. C.Coelenterata
  4. D.Echinodermata

Correct Answer

(B) Hemichordata

Solution & Explanation

Coelenterates, ctenophores and adult echinoderms are radially symmetrical. Hemichordates, however, are bilaterally symmetrical worm-like animals, so radial symmetry is not found in them. Hence the answer is Hemichordata. NCERT Reference: Page 45, line 35

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