Multicellular heterotrophs are included in the kingdom ____________.
Fungi and Animalia
The correct option is A.
Explanation of the correct option:
A heterotroph is an organism that is unable to make its own food and relies on other sources of organic carbon, primarily plant or animal materials, for nourishment. Kingdom Fungi and Animalia include multicellular, heterotrophic eukaryotes. For example, Mushroom (Saprophyte) and Dog.
Explanation of the incorrect options:
Option B:
Members of Kingdom Protista are both autotrophic and heterotrophic in nature. But organisms are unicellular and not multicellular. For Example, Amoeba, Paramecium.
Option C:
Members of Kingdom Protista are both autotrophic and heterotrophic in nature. But organisms are unicellular and not multicellular. For example, Amoeba, Paramecium.
Option D:
Members of Kingdom Protista and Monera are both autotrophic and heterotrophic in nature. But organisms are unicellular and not multicellular.
Final Answer: Multicellular heterotrophs are included in the kingdom of Fungi and Animalia.