Which kingdom consists of multicellular, photosynthetic organisms with cellulose in their cell walls?

Which kingdom consists of multicellular, photosynthetic organisms with cellulose in their cell walls?

• A. Plantae
• B. Fungi
• C. Animalia
• D. Protista

Answer: (A)

Plants are multicellular, photosynthetic organisms that have cellulose in their cell walls. Chloroplasts enable them to capture light energy and make sugars, while cellulose provides the rigid structure their bodies need. Fungi have cell walls made of chitin and are typically heterotrophs; animals lack cell walls and rely on other tissues for structure. Protists include a wide range of organisms, some photosynthetic like certain algae, but not all are multicellular or have cellulose walls. The combination of multicellularity, photosynthesis, and cellulose in the walls is characteristic of Plantae.

Plants are multicellular, photosynthetic organisms that have cellulose in their cell walls. Chloroplasts enable them to capture light energy and make sugars, while cellulose provides the rigid structure their bodies need. Fungi have cell walls made of chitin and are typically heterotrophs; animals lack cell walls and rely on other tissues for structure. Protists include a wide range of organisms, some photosynthetic like certain algae, but not all are multicellular or have cellulose walls. The combination of multicellularity, photosynthesis, and cellulose in the walls is characteristic of Plantae.