Unicellular vs Multicellular

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What is a unicellular organism?

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A unicellular organism is an organism that consists of only one cell, which performs all the functions necessary for life.

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What is a multicellular organism?

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A multicellular organism is an organism that is made up of many cells, which work together to perform different functions.

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Give an example of a unicellular organism.

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An example of a unicellular organism is an amoeba.

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What is a key characteristic of unicellular organisms?

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They perform all life processes within a single cell.

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How do multicellular organisms survive?

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Multicellular organisms survive because their cells have different functions that work together.

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What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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The main difference is that unicellular organisms consist of one cell, while multicellular organisms consist of many cells.

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What is an example of a multicellular organism?

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An example of a multicellular organism is a human.

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What do all cells in a multicellular organism do?

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All cells in a multicellular organism perform specific functions that contribute to the organism's survival.

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Why can bacteria survive as unicellular organisms?

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Bacteria can survive as unicellular organisms because they can carry out all life functions within one cell.

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What is a characteristic of multicellular organisms?

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Multicellular organisms have specialized cells that perform different functions.