Multiple Choice
Which characteristic of life is most directly demonstrated when different forms of exercise improve various aspects of health-related fitness in humans?
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1. Introduction to Biology
Characteristics of Life
Multiple Choice
Which group of organisms is best described as multicellular eukaryotes that live all over the planet and consume food for energy?
A
Fungi
B
Plants
C
Animals
D
Protists
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Begin by understanding the key characteristics of the groups listed in the problem: Fungi, Plants, Animals, and Protists. Focus on their cellular structure, energy acquisition, and habitat.
Step 2: Recall that eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. All the groups listed are eukaryotic, so this characteristic applies to all of them.
Step 3: Analyze the term 'multicellular.' Fungi, Plants, and Animals are typically multicellular, while Protists can be unicellular or multicellular. This narrows the focus to Fungi, Plants, and Animals.
Step 4: Consider the phrase 'consume food for energy.' Animals are heterotrophs, meaning they obtain energy by consuming other organisms. Fungi also absorb nutrients from organic matter, but they do not 'consume' food in the same way as animals. Plants are autotrophs, producing their own food through photosynthesis.
Step 5: Evaluate the habitat described as 'live all over the planet.' Animals are highly diverse and found in nearly every environment on Earth, aligning with the description. Therefore, the group best described by the problem is Animals.
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