JAMB Biology 2010 Question 27

Question 27

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

I. Stomata → Spirogyra
II. Alveoli → Earthworm
III. Malpighian tubule → Mammal
IV. Contractile vacuole → Protozoa
Which of the above structures is correctly matched with the organisms in which it is found?

  1. A.II
  2. B.I
  3. C.IV
  4. D.III
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Answer: C (IV)

Explanation

Contractile vacuoles are found in freshwater protozoa such as Amoeba. Spirogyra has no stomata, earthworms have no alveoli, and Malpighian tubules belong to insects.