Q179 / 180 · JIPMER 2015 · Zoology

A connecting link between plant and animal kingdom is

  • A
    Paramecium
  • B
    Chlamydomonas
  • C
    Chlorella
  • Correct answer
    D
    Euglena

Solution

Euglena can be considered as both plants as well as an animal. It can perform photosynthesis in presence of light, but in the absence of light it opts holozoic mode of nutrition, which is the feature of animals. Thus, Euglena is considered as connecting link between plant and animal kingdom.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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