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Multicellular Organisms Definition

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 28mins

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1.

Which best describes a difference between a unicellular organism and a multicellular organism?

a)

All unicellular organisms are fungi and all multicellular organisms are bacteria.

b)

A unicellular organism survives as one cell. A multicellular organism has many cells working together to survive.

c)

A unicellular organism is complex and a multicellular organism is simple.

2.

Which states a difference between an amoeba and an worm?

a)

An amoeba is made up of many cells and an worm is made of only one cell.

b)

An amoeba is single-celled and a worm is multicellular.

c)

An amoeba is a non-living organism and a worm is a living organism.

3.

Which is an example of a single-celled organism?

a)

Butterfly

b)

E.Coli

c)

Mushroom

d)

Snake

4.

Which type of organism would able to perform all necessary functions within one cell?

a)

Unicellular Organism

b)

Multicellular Organism

5.

Which is an example of a multicellular organism?

a)

E.Coli

b)

Paramecium

c)

Spider

d)

Yeast

6.

Bacteria often live inside the body of a living host, such as a dog. Which best describes how bacteria carry out the processes necessary for survival?

a)

Bacteria are made up of many different cells that carry out life processes.

b)

Bacteria are made up of one cell which is capable of carrying out all life processes.

c)

Bacteria use their many different organelles to carry out life processes.

7.

A single-cell organism can do everything a cell from a multicellular organism can do except

a)

consume or make food.

b)

reproduce.

c)

specialize.

d)

use energy.

8.

Bacteria, and most protists, are single-celled organisms. What do they most likely have in common?

a)

Both bacteria, and single celled protists, are large organisms.

b)

Both bacteria, and single celled protists, can carry out all life functions in their one cell.

c)

Both bacteria, and single celled protists, develop specialized cells to survive.

9.

Charlie and Frankie read about different kinds of organisms. They read about an organism that has different body systems. What can Charlie and Frankie most likely conclude about this organism?

a)

The organism is unicellular.

b)

This organism can be unicellular or multicellular.

c)

The organism is multicellular.

10.

Which is an example of a unicellular organism?

a)

Beetle

b)

Dog

c)

Euglena

d)

Tree

11.

Which is an example of a multicellular organism?

a)

Algae

b)

Bacteria

c)

Bear

d)

Yeast

12.

Which is the best way to classify grasshoppers?

a)

Grasshoppers are single-celled organisms because they are made up of one cell.

b)

Grasshoppers are multi-celled organisms because they are made up of only one kind of cell.

c)

Grasshoppers are multi-celled organisms because they are made up of many specialized cells.

13.

Miley is reading a book in science class. She reads one sentence that says, “This organism is capable of surviving as a single cell.” Which organism is she most likely reading about?

a)

Amoeba

b)

Cricket

c)

Flower

d)

Mushroom

14.

Which statement would most likely be found in an article about multi-celled organisms like plants?

a)

Plants are single celled autotrophs.

b)

Plants are multi-celled heterotrophs.

c)

Plants contain many specialized cells that perform different functions.