Biology Flashcard

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What is cell specialization?

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The process by which cells develop different structures and functions to perform specific tasks.

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What is the primary purpose of cell specialization?

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To perform specific functions.

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What are unicellular organisms?

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Organisms that consist of a single cell, such as bacteria.

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What is a common feature of unicellular organisms like bacteria?

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They respond quickly to their environments.

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What is multicellular organization?

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The arrangement of cells into groups that work together to perform specific functions.

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How do cells in multicellular organisms work together?

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By communicating with one another.

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What is the correct order of specialized cellular organization from least complex to most complex?

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Cells, Tissues, Organ, Organ System, Organism.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

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Which of the following is NOT a way cells maintain homeostasis?

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Ignoring the environment.

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What is a tissue?

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A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.