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JAMB Biology 1981 Question 23

Question 23

Animal Kingdom

The two types of human tapeworm can be distinguished by the presence or absence of

  1. A.scolex
  2. B.hook
  3. C.head
  4. D.sucker
  5. E.proglottis.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (hook)

Explanation

The pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) has hooks on its scolex; the beef tapeworm (T. saginata) has none.