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What is a characteristic of multicellular organisms?
What is a characteristic of multicellular organisms?
- They are always small in size
- They have only one type of cell
- They consist of a great number of different cells (correct)
- They are only found in animals
Which of the following is an example of an organ system?
Which of the following is an example of an organ system?
- Heart
- Stomach and intestines
- Blood vessels, heart, and kidney (correct)
- Lung
What is a function of specialized cells in multicellular organisms?
What is a function of specialized cells in multicellular organisms?
- To carry out specific functions (correct)
- To reduce the size of the organism
- To make the organism single-celled
- To make the organism simpler
Which of the following groups of organisms are multicellular?
Which of the following groups of organisms are multicellular?
What is a benefit of having multiple cell types in multicellular organisms?
What is a benefit of having multiple cell types in multicellular organisms?
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Multicellular Organisms
- Multicellular organisms are composed of a large number of different cells.
- Examples of multicellular organisms include mosses, ferns, flowering plants, animals with and without backbones, and many algae and fungi.
Characteristics of Multicellular Organisms
- Multicellular organisms can grow to be much larger in size.
- They consist of different cell types that perform specific functions.
- Specialized cells form tissues and organs, such as:
- Lungs
- Heart
- Blood vessels
- Kidney
- Liver
- Stomach
- Intestines
- These organs and organ systems enable multicellular organisms to meet the requirements essential to life.
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This quiz covers the characteristics and features of multicellular organisms, including their size, cell types, and organ systems. It explores how specialized cells form tissues and organs and enable organisms to meet their requirements.
