Which One of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of Animals

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a defining characteristic of animals but not of plants?

• A)Animals, but not plants, are autotrophs
• B)Animals, but not plants, are heterotrophs
• C)Animals, but not plants, are eukaryotes
• D)Animals, but not plants, are prokaryotes

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