WAEC Biology 1995 Question 3

Question 3

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following organisms is one-celled and free-living?

  1. A.Volvox
  2. B.Spirogyra
  3. C.Rhizopus
  4. D.Chlamydomonas
  5. E.Hydra
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Chlamydomonas)

Explanation

Chlamydomonas is a single free-swimming cell; Volvox is a colony and the others are many-celled.