An Organism Made Up of Many Highly Specialized Kinds of Cells

question 47

Multiple Choice

An organism made up of many highly specialized kinds of cells that coordinate their activities is a:

• A)colonial organism
• B)aggregation
• C)complex multicellular organism
• D)simple multicellular organism

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Definitions:

Acetaldehyde

A colorless, volatile compound with a pungent smell, used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors, and as a solvent.

ATP Synthase

Large enzyme complex that catalyzes the formation of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate by chemiosmosis; located in the inner mitochondrial membrane, the thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts, and the plasma membrane of prokaryotes.

Protons

Positively charged particles located within the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atom's mass and charge.

ATP Production

The biochemical process by which energy is produced in cells, often involving the conversion of glucose to ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the cell's main energy currency.