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Multiple Choice
Which kingdom is composed mostly of multicellular heterotrophs that have cell walls?
A
Animalia
B
Plantae
C
Fungi
D
Protista
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Understand the key terms in the question: 'multicellular,' 'heterotrophs,' and 'cell walls.' Multicellular organisms are made up of more than one cell. Heterotrophs obtain their energy by consuming other organisms, and cell walls are rigid structures surrounding the cell membrane.
Analyze the characteristics of each kingdom mentioned: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, and Protista. Focus on their cellular structure, mode of nutrition, and whether they have cell walls.
Animalia: Organisms in this kingdom are multicellular and heterotrophic, but they lack cell walls. This eliminates Animalia as the correct answer.
Plantae: Organisms in this kingdom are multicellular and have cell walls, but they are autotrophic (they produce their own food through photosynthesis). This eliminates Plantae as the correct answer.
Fungi: Organisms in this kingdom are mostly multicellular (with some exceptions like yeast), heterotrophic (they absorb nutrients from organic matter), and have cell walls made of chitin. This matches the description in the question, making Fungi the correct answer.