WAEC Biology 1992 Question 5

Question 5

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following organelles is used for locomotion in Paramecium?

  1. A.Pseudopodium
  2. B.Trichocyst
  3. C.Cilium
  4. D.Pellicle
  5. E.Contractile vacuole
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Answer: C (Cilium)

Explanation

Paramecium swims by beating its many cilia.