WAEC Biology 2017 Question 3

Question 3

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following organisms cannot exist freely on its own?

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

Answer: D (Plasmodium)

Explanation

Plasmodium, the malaria parasite, can live only inside its hosts (mosquito and human). The others are free-living.