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1. Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Taxonomy
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Which of the following kingdoms contain organisms that are multicellular?
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Protista and Monera
B
Plantae and Animalia
C
Monera and Protista
D
Fungi and Monera
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Step 1: Understand the concept of multicellular organisms. Multicellular organisms are composed of more than one cell, and their cells are specialized to perform specific functions. This is a key characteristic of certain kingdoms in biology.
Step 2: Review the characteristics of each kingdom mentioned in the problem. For example:
- Monera consists of prokaryotic organisms, which are unicellular.
- Protista includes mostly unicellular organisms, though some are multicellular.
- Plantae consists of multicellular organisms that perform photosynthesis.
- Animalia consists of multicellular organisms that are heterotrophic.
- Fungi includes both unicellular and multicellular organisms.
Step 3: Eliminate kingdoms that do not primarily consist of multicellular organisms. Monera is entirely unicellular, so it cannot be correct. Protista is mostly unicellular, though some exceptions exist, so it is not primarily multicellular.
Step 4: Identify kingdoms that are predominantly multicellular. Plantae and Animalia are both composed entirely of multicellular organisms. Fungi also includes multicellular organisms, but Monera does not.
Step 5: Based on the analysis, select the correct answer that matches the kingdoms containing multicellular organisms. The correct answer is 'Plantae and Animalia.'
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