WAEC Biology 1988 Question 1

Question 1

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Euglena moves by the

  1. A.whipping action of its flagellum
  2. B.beating of its cilia
  3. C.rotating action of the flagella
  4. D.pushing out a jet of water from an organelle
  5. E.beating the pseudopodia and cilia simultaneously
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (whipping action of its flagellum)

Explanation

Euglena has a single long flagellum which lashes (whips) to pull it through the water.