Specialized Cells and Their Functions

What is the primary reason organisms are not just blobs?

• They have a strong skeleton.

• They have a protective outer layer.

• They have a complex nervous system.

• They have specialized cells.

How do plant cells contribute to gas exchange?

• By absorbing carbon dioxide.

• By releasing water vapor.

• By producing oxygen directly.

• By creating pores that open and close.

What is the function of the sticky goo released by certain plant cells?

• To aid in photosynthesis.

• To attract pollinators.

• To discourage insects from climbing.

• To store nutrients.

Which type of animal cell is responsible for protecting the body from disease?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Nerve cells

• Muscle cells

What is the correct order of organization in multicellular organisms?

• Tissues, cells, organs, organism, organ systems

• Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism

• Cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, organism

• Organ systems, organs, tissues, cells, organism