JAMB Biology 1978 Question 7

Question 7

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Euglena may be classified as a plant because it

  1. A.has chloroplasts
  2. B.has a gullet
  3. C.lives in a pond
  4. D.possesses a flagellum
  5. E.has a pellicle
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (has chloroplasts)

Explanation

Chloroplasts let Euglena make its own food by photosynthesis, a plant feature; the gullet, flagellum and pellicle are animal-like features.