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| What is the difference between multicellular and unicellular organisms? |
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Definition
| Multicellular organisms consist of more than one cell. unicellular organisms have only one cell. |
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| Why are unicellular organisms not simple? |
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Definition
| Unicellular organisms aren't simple, they need to find a way of moving, getting food, a carryout other functions essential for life |
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| What are the organelles of a cell? Expain each. |
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Definition
Cell membrane - Protects the insides of the shell
Cytoplasm - Is jelly-like. Gives nutrients and other things to different parts of the cell
Nucleus - It controls the cell’s activities. It contains the chromosomes. The nucleus is enclosed by a nuclear membrane, which controls what enters and leaves the nucleus.
Vacuoles - Big spaces for the storage of food wastes and other things it cant use right away
Cell Wall - Provide more support for the cell than a cell membrane. Only in plants and unicellular organisms.
Chloroplasts - Where photosynthesis happens |
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| What is the difference between plant cells and animal cells |
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| Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts. |
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| Why are cells not very big |
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Definition
| Larger cells would need more materials to carry out essential functions and it would produce more waste that it would need to get rid of |
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