Question 36
Viruses, Monera, Protista and FungiUse the diagram to answer: The part labelled IV is responsible for
- A.osmoregulation
- B.respiration
- C.ingestion
- D.locomotion.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (osmoregulation)
Explanation
IV is a star-shaped contractile vacuole of Paramecium. It collects excess water that enters by osmosis and pumps it out.