JAMB Biology 1987 Question 12

Question 12

Animal Kingdom

In tapeworm, the two structures that run throughout the length of the body are the

  1. A.nerve cord and the excretory duct
  2. B.sperm duct and the nerve cord
  3. C.genital pore and the excretory duct
  4. D.sperm duct and the genital pore.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (nerve cord and the excretory duct)

Explanation

The nerve cords and excretory canals run continuously through every proglottid. Each proglottid has its own sperm duct and genital pore.