WAEC Biology 1999 Question 2

Question 2

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following features of Paramecium is not an advancement over Amoeba? The possession of

  1. A.definite shape
  2. B.cilia
  3. C.oral groove
  4. D.nucleus
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Answer: D (nucleus)

Explanation

Amoeba also has a nucleus, so having one is no advance; the fixed shape, cilia and oral groove are features Amoeba lacks.