Unicellular
an organism made of only one cell
an organism made of two or more cells
Multicellular Organism
True or False? Unicellular organisms are less complex than multicellular organisms.
True
Uni or Multi? Amoeba
Uni
Uni or Multi? Human
Multi
Most unicellular organisms can only be seen with a ...
microscope
What kind of cells do multicellular organisms have? Why?
Specialized; to carry out all the different functions/jobs in the organism
True or False? A cell from a multicellular organism can survive on its own.
False
Uni or Multi? Flower
Multi
Uni or Multi? Bacteria
Uni
True or False? A unicellular organisms can carry out all of the basic functions of life within the one cell.
True.
Name an example of a multicellular organism.
Answers vary.
True or False? A unicellular organism cell can survive on its own.
True.
Uni or Multi? Grass
Multi
Uni or Multi? Ant
Multi
Name an example of a unicellular organism.
Answers vary.
True or False? Multicellular organisms have complex transportation systems.
True
True or False? Both unicellular and multicellular organisms are made of at least one cell.
True.
Uni or Multi? Paramecium
Uni
Uni or Multi? Algae
Does a unicellular organism need a complex transportation system? Why or why not?
No - can exchange materials with environment directly.
Multicellular organisms have complex transportation systems because ...
Only the surface cells are in contact with the outside environment.
True or False? Unicellular organisms often live in extreme environments or in water.
True.
Uni or Multi? Euglena
Uni
Uni or Multi? Fungi
Both