WAEC Biology 1997 Question 1

Question 1

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following organisms possesses both plant and animal characteristics?

  1. A.Amoeba
  2. B.Paramecium
  3. C.Euglena
  4. D.Mucor
  5. E.Nitrobacter
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Euglena)

Explanation

Euglena has chloroplasts like a plant but moves with a flagellum and has no cell wall, like an animal.