WAEC Biology 2015 Question 1

Question 1

Animal Kingdom

Which of the following organisms is not a protozoan?

  1. A.Amoeba
  2. B.Ascaris
  3. C.Plasmodium
  4. D.Paramecium
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Ascaris)

Explanation

Ascaris is a roundworm (a nematode), a many-celled animal. Amoeba, Plasmodium and Paramecium are all single-celled protozoans.