Multicellular Organisms PDF
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This document details cellular processes and functions in multicellular organisms, including examples like frogs. It describes specialized cells, growth, development, and the importance of cell interaction. The document appears to be notes or a short study guide.
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## Multicellular Organisms - rely on a variety of types of cells to perform cellular functions - these types of cells are called specialized cells They perform specialized functions such as digestion + movement - In order to be successful, they must work together and interact with other types of ce...
## Multicellular Organisms - rely on a variety of types of cells to perform cellular functions - these types of cells are called specialized cells They perform specialized functions such as digestion + movement - In order to be successful, they must work together and interact with other types of cells in the organism ### Example: Frog - specialized cells: eye, muscles, and the tongue - cells must work in perfect coordination in order to capture an insect for dinner ### Growth + Development - growth begins with cell division, by a process called mitosis - This is when a single cell divides to form identical cells - As cells divide they can become specialized for different functions, which is called differentiation - Some cells can turn into muscle cells while some cells turn into nerve cells - Specialized cells work together to form tissue
