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Question 12 • TPS EdX Biology

Which two characteristics do all animals have?

Answer
A
They have a backbone, and their cells have membrane-bound organelles.
B
They are symmetrical and heterotrophic.
C
Their cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
D
They are heterotrophs and have a backbone.

Explanation

All animals are eukaryotes, meaning their cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Not all animals have a backbone, and some animals, such as many sponges, are not symmetrical. Therefore, the two characteristics shared by all animals are those in choice C.

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