[Campbell Biology P.943] What is the main idea presented in the "MAKE CONNECTIONS" section r... | Practice Question

What is the main idea presented in the "MAKE CONNECTIONS" section regarding multicellular organisms?

  • A: Plants and animals face identical life challenges and solutions.
  • B: Only animals have evolved complex solutions to environmental challenges.
  • C: Multicellular organisms share common life challenges but have evolved both unified and diverse solutions.
  • D: The primary challenge for all multicellular organisms is obtaining food.

Explanation

The introductory paragraph explicitly states: "Multicellular organisms face a common set of challenges. Comparing the solutions that have evolved in plants and animals reveals both unity shared elements and diversity distinct features across these two lineages."