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Organisms that use a variety of cells to accomplish a task.
What are Multicellular Organisms?
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Gatekeeper and protector
What is the function of skin cells?
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5cm-7cm
How large can Acetabularia grow?
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Organisms that perform specific functions, such as digestion or movement.
What are Specialized Cells?
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Muscle cells
Which cells specialize in converting lots of energy?
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In a fraction of a second
How fast can diffusion and osmosis happen in a multicellular organism?
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One of the world's largest unicellular organisms
What is Acetabularia?
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Brain and nerve cells
Which cells are primarily for transmitting electrical impulses?
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Several minutes
If a unicellular organism were many times bigger than 1 mm, how long will it take for diffusion and osmosis to happen?
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The hydra is a simple multicellular organism
What is the hydra?
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Blood cells
Which cells transport oxygen and carry away wastes?
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Humans
What is an example of a complex organism?
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Jelly-like material that fills the cell and surrounds the organelles.
What is cytoplasm?
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Keep unused energy on hand in the form of fat, to be released and burned when the need arises
What is the function of storage cells?
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The processes that deliver gases and water to cells and remove wastes are more effective across very short distances.
What is the connection between diffusion & osmosis and the size of cells?
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