Which statement about multicellular organisms is correct? (1 point)
Responses
Cells in multicellular organisms can reproduce by binary fission.
Cells in multicellular organisms can reproduce by binary fission.
Every cell of a multicellular organism is responsible for movement.
Every cell of a multicellular organism is responsible for movement.
A multicellular organism has many specialized cells.
A multicellular organism has many specialized cells.
The cells of a multicellular organism must perform all life functions.
The cells of a multicellular organism must perform all life functions.
A multicellular organism has many specialized cells.
The correct statement about multicellular organisms is: A multicellular organism has many specialized cells.
The correct statement about multicellular organisms is: A multicellular organism has many specialized cells.
To arrive at this answer, we can analyze each statement and eliminate the incorrect ones:
1. Cells in multicellular organisms can reproduce by binary fission: This statement is incorrect. Binary fission is a reproductive process that occurs in single-celled organisms, such as bacteria, where a cell divides into two identical daughter cells. In multicellular organisms, reproduction occurs thual or asexual reproduction, not binary fission.
2. Every cell of a multicellular organism is responsible for movement: This statement is incorrect. Movement in multicellular organisms is achieved through the coordination of specialized cells, such as muscle cells, while other cell types carry out different functions, such as digestion, respiration, or reproduction. Not every cell is responsible for movement.
3. A multicellular organism has many specialized cells: This statement is correct. Multicellular organisms are composed of multiple cells that have differentiated and specialized to carry out specific functions. Specialization allows cells to perform specific tasks efficiently, leading to the overall functioning of the organism as a whole.
4. The cells of a multicellular organism must perform all life functions: This statement is incorrect. In multicellular organisms, different cells specialize in carrying out specific life functions. For example, some cells are responsible for obtaining nutrients, others for oxygen exchange, and others for reproduction. Cells work together, each performing their specialized functions, to support the survival and functioning of the entire organism.