WAEC Biology 1995 Question 2

Question 2

Cell Structure and Organisation

Which of these could be regarded as an advantage of complexity in higher organisms?

  1. A.There is no cellular differentiation
  2. B.Cellular differentiation leads to loss of independence of the cells
  3. C.Complexity stops at cellular differentiation only
  4. D.Cellular differentiation leads to internal structural specialization
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Cellular differentiation leads to internal structural specialization)

Explanation

Specialised cells, tissues and organs each do one job very well, which is the advantage of complexity.