Question

All the statements below are correct with one exception. Select the exception.

1) Most animals are mobile at some stage in their lives.
2) Protists are the simplest of the eukaryotes.
3) All known plants rely on other organisms for energy.
4) All bacteria are single-celled.
5) All fungi break down their food externally.

Answer 1

The incorrect statement among the options given is that all known plants rely on other organisms for energy. Plants are autotrophic and produce their own energy through photosynthesis, unlike heterotrophic organisms that consume others for energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The exception among the statements provided by the student is: 3) All known plants rely on other organisms for energy.

This statement is incorrect because plants are predominantly autotrophic, meaning they typically produce their own energy through the process of photosynthesis. Plants contain chlorophyll, which allows them to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen. This capability distinguishes them from heterotrophs, such as animals and fungi, which must consume other organisms to obtain energy.

In contrast, the other statements provided are correct:

• Most animals are mobile at some stage in their lives, reflecting their ability to move in their environment.
• Protists are regarded as the simplest of the eukaryotes, which is true given their diverse, often unicellular structures.
• All bacteria are indeed single-celled organisms, which is characteristic of prokaryotes.
• All fungi break down their food externally before absorbing nutrients, which is a hallmark of their feeding strategy.