Which statement describes a difference between a jellyfish and a frog?

A jellyfish lacks vertebrae, whereas a frog has a spinal cord.
A jellyfish cannot reproduce sexually, but a frog can.
A jellyfish makes its own food, whereas a frog is a heterotroph.
A jellyfish is a prokaryote, whereas a frog is a eukaryote.

1 answer

The correct statement that describes a difference between a jellyfish and a frog is:

A jellyfish lacks vertebrae, whereas a frog has a spinal cord.

This is true because jellyfish are invertebrates, meaning they do not have a backbone, while frogs are vertebrates that possess a spinal column.

The other statements contain inaccuracies:

  • Jellyfish can reproduce both sexually and asexually.
  • Jellyfish do not make their own food (they are heterotrophs), so both are heterotrophs.
  • Both jellyfish and frogs are eukaryotes, as they are made up of complex cells with a nucleus.