WAEC Biology 2011 Question 4

Question 4

Cell Structure and Organisation

Which of the following pairs of cells carry out the same function?

  1. A.Cheek cell and red blood cell
  2. B.Spermatozoan and ovum
  3. C.Palisade cell and epidermal cell
  4. D.Root tip cell and guard cell
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Spermatozoan and ovum)

Explanation

Sperm and ovum are both gametes; their shared function is sexual reproduction.