Overview of Animals

Question 1

Which term represents animals with backbones?

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vertebrates

Question 2

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 3

multicellularheterotrophseukaryotesvertebrates

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heterotrophs

Question 4

Clams and oysters are examples of invertebrates.

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shell

Question 5

homeostasisheterotrophsadaptationeukaryotic

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homeostasis

Question 6

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 7

What is a function of the backbone in animals?

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It surrounds the spinal cord.

Question 8

What do all vertebrates and invertebrates have in common?

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They are multicellular.

Question 9

Brendan made a chart to categorize the characteristics of animals.

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Display an asymmetrical body plan

Question 10

Which two characteristics do all animals have?

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Their cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Overview of Animals Answers