JAMB Biology 1994 Question 3

Question 3

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Green plants are distinguished from other living organisms by their ability to

  1. A.make use of water
  2. B.make use of oxygen
  3. C.respond to sunlight
  4. D.manufacture their own food.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (manufacture their own food.)

Explanation

Using chlorophyll, green plants make their own food by photosynthesis; all organisms use water and most use oxygen.