JAMB Biology 1992 Question 18

Question 18

Excretion

The excretory organ in insects is the

  1. A.kidney
  2. B.malpighian tubule
  3. C.flame cell
  4. D.nephridium.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (malpighian tubule)

Explanation

Insects remove nitrogenous waste with Malpighian tubules. Flame cells are in flatworms and nephridia in earthworms.