JAMB Biology 2014 Question 6

Question 6

Animal Kingdom

Use the diagram to answer: The organs for attachment to the lining of the host's intestine are labelled

Diagram for this question
  1. A.II and III.
  2. B.III and IV.
  3. C.I and II.
  4. D.I and III.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (II and III.)

Explanation

The diagram is the head (scolex) of a tapeworm: II is the ring of hooks and III is a sucker, both used to hold on to the intestine wall.