JAMB Biology 1994 Question 6

Question 6

Excretion

In Amoeba, osmoregulation is carried out by the

  1. A.pseudopodium
  2. B.food vacuole
  3. C.contractile vacuole
  4. D.nucleus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (contractile vacuole)

Explanation

The contractile vacuole collects the excess water that enters Amoeba by osmosis and pumps it out.