Form Fits Function, Levels of Organization, & Osmosis/Diffusion

Unicellular organisms have...

• one cell

• many cells

• no advantages over multicellular organisms

• one wheeled bicycles?

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Multicellular organisms have...

• one cell

• many cells

• no advantages over multicellular organisms

• smartphones

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The cells of both unicellular and multicellular organisms carry out life processes. What advantage do multicellular organisms have over unicellular organisms?

• Their cells reproduce more quickly.

• Their life processes occur over a shorter time period.

• Their cells can specialize in certain functions.

• Their cell division is more efficient.

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Muscle cells need a lot of energy to contract. Therefore there would be a high number (proportion) of ...

• Golgi bodies

• Lysosomes

• Mitochondria

• DNAmsucle cell

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What type of cell is shown?

• muscle

• blood

• nerve (neuron)

• plant (leaf)

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Which of the organisms shown consists of only one cell?

• amoeba

• rabbit

• human

• tree

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Four different living organisms are shown. Which statement is true for all of the organisms shown?

• They carry out photosynthesis.

• They are multicellular.

• They contain at least one cell.

• They are consumers.

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What is the correct order of terms from the simplest level or organization to the most complex?

• cell > tissue > organ > organ system

• cell > tissue > organ system > organ

• organ system > organ > tissue > cell

• organ system > tissue > cell > organ

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Osmosis is the movement of ...

• molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration

• water from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration

• molecules from areas of low concentration to areas of high concentration

• water from areas of low concentration to areas of high concentration

Diffusion is the movement of ...

• molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration

• water from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration

• molecules from areas of low concentration to areas of high concentration

• water from areas of low concentration to areas of high concentration