Overview of Animals

Question 1

Which statement best explains why invertebrates often have outer skeletons but vertebrates do not?

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The outer skeleton provides protection, since invertebrates do not have backbones.

Question 2

A scientist discovers a new organism and is trying to classify it. Which observations would most likely indicate that the organism is an animal?

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It is multicellular and can move itself from place to place.

Question 3

multicellularheterotrophseukaryotesvertebrates

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heterotrophs

Question 4

Brendan made a chart to categorize the characteristics of animals.

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Display an asymmetrical body plan

Question 5

Which three steps describe how an animal obtains and uses energy for growth?

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First, an animal eats another organism. Then, food is broken down into smaller molecules. Next, the animal’s cells use molecules to make new cells.

Question 6

Which statement describes a difference between a jellyfish and a frog?

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A jellyfish lacks vertebrae, whereas a frog has a spinal cord.

Question 7

homeostasisheterotrophsadaptationeukaryotic

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homeostasis

Question 8

What is a function of the backbone in animals?

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It surrounds the spinal cord.

Question 9

Clams and oysters are examples of invertebrates.

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shell

Question 10

Which term represents animals with backbones?

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vertebrates

Overview of Animals Answers