WAEC Biology 2005 Question 10

Question 10

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following pairs of organisms are photosynthetic?

  1. A.Amoeba and Paramecium
  2. B.Volvox and Rhizopus
  3. C.Chlamydomonas and Euglena
  4. D.Nostoc and Plasmodium
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Answer: C (Chlamydomonas and Euglena)

Explanation

Chlamydomonas and Euglena both contain chlorophyll and make food by photosynthesis; Amoeba, Paramecium, Rhizopus and Plasmodium cannot.