Paper 2 · November 2019 · Cells and Tissues
Which of the following is a difference between an ovum and a palisade cell?
AThe ovum is diploid, while the palisade cell is haploid
BThe ovum is specialised for photosynthesis, while the palisade cell is specialised for fertilization
CThe ovum has no cell wall, while the palisade cell has a cell wall
DThe ovum has chloroplasts, while the palisade cell does not
Explanation
The ovum has no cell wall; the palisade cell has a cell wall.
Derived from ZIMSEC Biology 4025/2 Paper 2 Theory, November 2019, Q3