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Biology The Living World Diversity and Classification Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

An animal phylum is defined on the basis of

A
the uniqueness of its DNA content
B
the uniqueness of its body plan
C
its type of body plan symmetry
D
All the above

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An animal phylum is defined by its basic body plan—the organization of tissues, body symmetry, and structural features.DNA uniqueness or symmetry type may help in classification but body plan is the defining criterion.

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