[Campbell Biology P.722] The passage states that animals have tissues, including unique nerv... | Practice Question

The passage states that animals have tissues, including unique nerve and muscle cells. What is the primary function these specialized cells enable in animals to make them efficient consumers?

  • A: Facilitating the internal processing of food within a digestive system.
  • B: Forming embryonic layers from which all other tissues develop.
  • C: Enabling movement, detection, and capture of potential prey.
  • D: Allowing them to be multicellular and heterotrophic.

Explanation

The text explicitly states under 'What key characteristics of animals make them such efficient consumers?' that 'Their nerve and muscle cells enable animals to move as well as to detect and capture potential prey.' This directly links these specialized cells to the efficiency of animals as consumers.