Multicellular and Unicellular

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What is a multicellular organism?

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An organism made of more than one cell that works together to perform life processes.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of only one cell, which performs all life processes.

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Why do multicellular organisms need many cells?

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They need many cells working together to meet their basic needs.

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What does the prefix 'uni' mean?

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One.

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What does the prefix 'multi' mean?

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Many.

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Can bacteria be classified as unicellular or multicellular?

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Unicellular.

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Give an example of a multicellular organism.

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A cat or a human.

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Give an example of a unicellular organism.

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Bacteria.

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What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of one cell, while multicellular organisms consist of multiple cells.

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How do multicellular organisms grow?

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By increasing the number of cells.