Question 4
Characteristics and Classification of Living ThingsA major difference between plants and animals is that
- A.there is free movement in animals while this is limited in plants
- B.there is indefinite growth in animals only
- C.animals consume inorganic materials as food, while plants consume organic materials
- D.animals give up carbon-dioxide as a waste product of respiration while plants do not.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (there is free movement in animals while this is limited in plants)
Explanation
Most animals move about freely from place to place, while plants are fixed and only move parts of themselves.