Question

select all that apply
select all of the following that are characteristic of animals.

cells bind to extracellular matrix
blastula stage in development
multicellular
heterotrophic
cell walls
break down food outside their body

Explanation:

• Animals are multicellular organisms. Their cells are connected to an extracellular matrix which provides structural and biochemical support.
• During embryonic development, animals go through a blastula stage.
• Animals are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their food by consuming other organisms.
• Animals do not have cell walls (a feature of plants, fungi, etc.).
• Fungi (not animals) break down food outside their body (extracellular digestion).

Answer:

cells bind to extracellular matrix, blastula stage in development, multicellular, heterotrophic