Which one of the following is a defining characteristic of animals but not of plants?

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The defining characteristic of animals is that they are heterotrophs, meaning they obtain their nutrients by consuming other organisms. Plants, on the other hand, are autotrophs and produce their own nutrients through photosynthesis. Choice A is incorrect because it describes plants, not animals. Choices C and D are incorrect because both plants and animals are eukaryotes, while prokaryotes are a separate category of organisms.

Which One of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of Animals