Unicellular vs Multicellular

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism made up of a single cell that carries out all life processes.

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What is a multicellular organism?

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An organism made up of multiple cells that work together to carry out life processes.

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Give an example of a unicellular organism.

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Paramecium.

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Give an example of a multicellular organism.

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Worm.

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What does 'unicellular' mean?

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One cell.

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What does 'multicellular' mean?

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Many cells.

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How do unicellular organisms reproduce?

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Typically through a process called binary fission.

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How do multicellular organisms reproduce?

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Through sexual or asexual reproduction involving multiple cells.

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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 many cells.

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What is an example of a process carried out by unicellular organisms?

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Metabolism, which includes all chemical reactions in the cell.