[Campbell Biology P.618] According to Figure 26.21, which of the following statements about ... | Practice Question

According to Figure 26.21, which of the following statements about the three domains of life is correct?

  • A: All lineages within Domain Eukarya consist solely of single-celled organisms.
  • B: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts are shown as separate domains from Bacteria.
  • C: Plants, Fungi, and Animals are identified by red type, indicating they are multicellular organisms within Eukarya.
  • D: The common ancestor of all life is shown as a polytomy, representing an unresolved pattern of divergence.

Explanation

The figure caption for Figure 26.21 explicitly states: 'Lineages within Eukarya that are dominated by multicellular organisms plants, fungi, and animals are in red type'. This directly matches option C.