5 Questions
Which organism is used as a model organism for studying cellular signals, disease, programmed cell death and chemotaxis?
Dictyostelium discoideum
What triggers the shift from a unicellular lifestyle to a multicellular assembly in Dictyostelium discoideum?
Exhaustion of food supply
How many chromosomes does Dictyostelium discoideum have?
Six
What is the anterior and posterior of the multicellular assembly formed by Dictyostelium discoideum called?
Slug
What is the G + C content of Dictyostelium discoideum?
30%
Explore the fascinating journey of cellular evolution from unicellular to multicellular organisms, focusing on the 'Social Amoeba' Dictyostelium discoideum. Discover how this transition was driven by the need for food and unravel the complexities of complex life forms. Test your knowledge and get to know the fascinating world of cellular evolution in this insightful quiz.
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