The cell is the basic unit of life. One of the most important internal characteristics that scientists use to classify organisms is the cell. All organisms are made up of one or more cells.
Organisms that consist of one single cell are called unicellular, whereas organisms that consist of many different numbers and types of cells are called multicellular. The prefix uni- means “one”; the prefix multi- means “many.”
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Question 3
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What does the prefix "uni" mean? __________
What does the prefix "multi" mean? __________
Which student gives the best definition and example of a unicellular organism.__________
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Organisms that are made up of many cells are "_______." Organisms that are made up of just one cellonly are called "_______"
A cell is the basic unit of life; it is surrounded by a cell membrane that keeps the cell intact. Inside all eukaryotic cells are specialized structures called organelles that carry out specific functions inside the cell.
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Inside all eukaryotic cells are specialized structures called _______________. They carry out specific ______________ or jobs within the cell.
Cells are surrounded by a __________________ that keeps cells contents ___________(or in place) inside of the cell.
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functions
tentacules
intact
cell membrane
organelles
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A) What does the word "function" mean according to the context of the text.
"organelles carry out specific functions inside the cell."
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A good example of an organelle in a cell is a vacuole. Looking at the gif below, what do you think is the function of a vacuole.__________
All cells also have genetic material called DNA, which contains instructions for making new organisms and for carrying out all functions that keep a cell alive.
In some cells, DNA is packaged inside a membrane in an organelle called a nucleus. In other cells, it floats freely in the cytoplasm.
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________is the genetic material that contains the instructions to make new ______________& for carrying out all functions that keep a cell __________
In some cells, DNA is _____________ inside a membrane in an organelle called a ____________. In other cells, it floats ___________ in the ______________.
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nucleus
freely
organisms
packaged
DNA
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cytoplasm
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Question 12
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A cell. A single unit of life. Cellular = __________. All organisms are made of cells. However, some organisms are multicellular & others are unicellular. The meanings of these words can be determined by understanding the prefixes.
A unicycle is a bicycle with one tire. A guy with one eyebrow has a unibrow. In both cases the prefix was used as the word one. A unicellular organism is __________. Some pond water organisms like __________ are unicellular. These organisms __________than one cell. However when they do multiply through __________ which is a form of asexual reproduction. Unlike amoebas humans & other animals are multicellular.
The word multicellular can be better understood by looking at the prefix. Multimillionaire is a person with many __________. The word multicolored describes something having many different __________. In both cases, the word multi was used as the word __________. A multicellular organism is a living thing made of many cells. Land plants, animals & specific fungi are multicellular. Although you are made of a large number of cells today, humans arose from a __________ cell & developed through the process of cellular division to become the complex organism you are today. Unicellular & multicellular.
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Question 13
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After completing the prompts from above. Let's answer the driving question: Can an organism have more than one cell? What evidence do you have from your slides, notes, or this homework to support your answer?
Sentence Starter: I believe... The reason why is because... Some examples to support my answer is...
