Question

which statements accurately describe animals? check all that apply. all animals are prokaryotes. all animals are multicellular. all animal have cells that contain a nucleus and organelles. all animals are capable of asexual reproduction all animals must maintain stable internal conditions. all animals stay in one place throughout their lifetime. all animals make their own food.

Explanation:

1. All animals are prokaryotes: Incorrect. Animals are eukaryotes, not prokaryotes.
2. All animals are multicellular: Correct. All animals are made of multiple specialized cells; there are no single-celled animals.
3. All animals have cells that contain a nucleus and organelles: Correct. As eukaryotes, animal cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles like mitochondria.
4. All animals are capable of asexual reproduction: Incorrect. Many animals only reproduce sexually, e.g., humans, mammals, birds.
5. All animals must maintain stable internal conditions: Correct. All animals perform homeostasis to regulate their internal environment.
6. All animals stay in one place throughout their lifetime: Incorrect. Most animals are motile (can move), and only a small subset are sessile (fixed in place, e.g., sponges).
7. All animals make their own food: Incorrect. Animals are heterotrophs; they must consume other organisms for energy.

Answer:

• All animals are multicellular.
• All animal have cells that contain a nucleus and organelles.
• All animals must maintain stable internal conditions.