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Chapter 38.1, Problem 1SB
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The advantages of multicellularity to the organism.
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The organization level of living organisms is of two types—unicellular and multicellular. The unicellular organisms are very simple and include prokaryotes like bacteria. The multicellular organisms include eukaryotes. A single organism is capable of performing all the life activities that are required for its survival but the multicellular organisms have more advantages.
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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 38.1 - Prob. 1SBCh. 38.1 - Prob. 2SBCh. 38.2 - Prob. 1SBCh. 38.2 - What are the six major types of connective tissue...Ch. 38.2 - Prob. 3SBCh. 38.3 - Prob. 1SBCh. 38.4 - Prob. 1SBCh. 38 - Which tissue type consisting of sheetlike layers...Ch. 38 - Which of the following is a constant source of...Ch. 38 - A flexible, rubbery protein in connective tissue...
Ch. 38 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 38 - Prob. 5TYKCh. 38 - Lifting weights will most increase the size of:...Ch. 38 - Which muscle types appear striated under a...Ch. 38 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 38 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 38 - Prob. 10TYKCh. 38 - Prob. 11TYKCh. 38 - Prob. 12TYKCh. 38 - Discuss Concepts Near the time of childbirth,...Ch. 38 - Prob. 14TYKCh. 38 - 15. What effect do you think a program of lifting...Ch. 38 - The regulation of temperature in mammals and birds...Ch. 38 - Prob. 17TYKCh. 38 - Prob. 1ITD
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