WAEC Biology 2025 Objective — Question 25
Question 25 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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If the small intestine of an organism does not have villi, the organism will have a problem with
- A. Digestion of food only
- B. Absorption of water only
- C. Absorption of nutrients onlyCorrect
- D. Digestion of food and absorption of nutrients
Explanation
The villi in the small intestine are essential for nutrient absorption. They dramatically increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients from digested food. Without villi, the surface area for absorption is drastically reduced.
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