Question

Which of the following organisms was most likely the most recent common ancestor of all animals? a. multicellular algae b. multicellular fungus c. unicellular chytrid d. flagellated protist

Answer 1

Answer:

b. multicellular fungus

Explanation:

In a recent study, it was discovered that there was a genetic relationship between multicellular organisms like protozoa and animals and fungi have a common ancestor as their ancestors had contact about 1.1 billion years ago.

Therefore, the organism that was most likely the most recent common ancestor of all animals is multicellular fungus