Biology Terms

Unicellular

• An organism consisting of a single cell.

• An organism made up of multiple cells.

• A type of organism that can live in extreme environments.

• An organism that reproduces through binary fission.

Multicellular

• An organism consisting of multiple cells.

• A single-celled organism.

• An organism that can live in both water and land.

• An organism that reproduces asexually.

Organism

• An individual living entity that can act or function independently.

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

• A non-living thing that can be found in nature.

• A collection of different species living in the same habitat.

Cell

• The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all living organisms.

• A small room used for confinement or storage.

• A unit of energy in physics.

• A type of organism that can live independently.

Cilia

• Microscopic hair-like structures that extend from the surface of many animal cells.

• Large, flagellum-like structures used for locomotion in bacteria.

• Cellular organelles responsible for energy production.

• Protein filaments that provide structural support to the cell.

Volvox

• A multicellular organism found in freshwater.

• A unicellular green algae.

• A type of bacteria that thrives in extreme conditions.

• A marine invertebrate species.

Protist

• A diverse group of prokaryotic microorganisms.

• A diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms.

• A type of multicellular organism.

• A group of viruses that infect bacteria.

Pseudopod

• A permanent structure used for locomotion in animals.

• A temporary arm-like projection that is used by some microorganisms to move or engulf food.

• A type of cell organelle responsible for energy production.

• A rigid structure that provides support to plant cells.

Paramecium

• A multicellular organism that has flagella.

• A unicellular organism that has cilia.

• A type of bacteria that reproduces asexually.

• A complex organism that lives in colonies.

Flagellum

• A long, whip-like structure that helps in cell movement.

• A type of cell organelle responsible for energy production.

• A structure that provides rigidity to the cell wall.

• A small, hair-like structure used for attachment.