JAMB Biology 2009 Objective — Question 48
Question 48 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The specialized pigment cells that are involved in colouration and colour change in animals are the
- A. xanthophyl
- B. chromatophoresCorrect
- C. chlorophyll
- D. melanin
Explanation
The specialized pigment cells that are involved in colouration and colour change in animals are the xanthophyll (per the answer key, correctly designated as option B: chromatophores).
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