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Unicellular Organisms
Made up of
1
cell
throughout their whole life
Able to make
substances
to carry out the functions of life
Can
divide
+ multiply quickly
Examples,
Bacteria + Amoeba
Multicellular Organisms
Organisms made up of
multiple cells
throughout their whole life
Example,
a human
Cell specialization
The process where
general cells
evolve to form specific cells with specific functions
Examples,
Red blood cells
Red Blood Cells
Adapted to
transport oxygen
No nucleus
, leaves more space to carry
oxygen
Disc
shape, gives a
larger surface area
over which
oxygen
can be absorbed
Neurons
Adapted
to send
messages
all over the body through nerves
Long axon
, moves
impulses
from one part of the body to another
Dendrites
, contact other
nerves
Myelin coat, provides insulation
Sperm cells
Adapted to carry out sexual
reproduction
Have many
mitochondria
, to provide
energy
whilst it swims
Have a flagellum
tail
, helps to
swim
to the uterus