Question

which of the following statements best describes a kingdom of domain eukarya? a. kingdom protista includes single - celled organisms that lack nuclei. b. kingdom animalia includes multicellular organisms that make their own food. c. kingdom plantae includes multicellular organisms that can move independently. d. kingdom fungi includes organisms that get energy by decomposing materials in their environment.

Explanation:

• Kingdom Protista has single - celled organisms but they have nuclei, so A is incorrect.
• Kingdom Animalia organisms are multicellular but do not make their own food, so B is incorrect.
• Kingdom Plantae organisms are multicellular but do not move independently in the way described, so C is incorrect.
• Kingdom Fungi are multicellular (or single - celled in some cases) and obtain energy by decomposing materials in their environment.

Answer:

D. Kingdom Fungi includes organisms that get energy by decomposing materials in their environment.