WAEC Biology 2010 Question 1

Question 1

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following organisms is not classified as an animal?

  1. A.Amoeba
  2. B.Paramecium
  3. C.Euglena
  4. D.Obelia
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Answer: C (Euglena)

Explanation

Euglena has chloroplasts and makes its own food, so it is not placed with the animals; Amoeba and Paramecium are animal-like protists and Obelia is a cnidarian.