WAEC Biology 1992 Question 1

Question 1

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

The diagram below illustrates the structure of Euglena. Use it to answer questions 1 to 3.
Which of the following structures is responsible for osmoregulation?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.I
  2. B.II
  3. C.III
  4. D.IV
  5. E.V
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Answer: B (II)

Explanation

II is the contractile vacuole near the reservoir, which pumps out excess water.