Question

in all organisms, cells are the most basic unit of structure and function. the structure of an organism is determined by the shape and organization of its cells. in multicellular organisms, cells form larger structures, like tissues and organs, that collectively determine the organisms anatomy.
many functions that keep an organism alive—such as obtaining and using energy or removing waste—happen inside its cells. though these processes may also occur within larger organ systems, the cell is the smallest unit that can carry them out.
the micrographs below show cells from two different organisms: a unicellular euglena, which is a type of protist, and a multicellular bean plant.
complete the table to describe the organisms shown in the micrographs.

Explanation:

• Made up of many cells: Euglena is unicellular (one cell), so no checkmark. Bean plant is multicellular, so checkmark.
• A cell is its basic unit of structure: All organisms (unicellular and multicellular) have cells as basic unit. So both get checkmarks.
• Essential processes happen in a cell: All organisms (unicellular and multicellular) have essential processes in cells. So both get checkmarks.
• Made up of one cell: Euglena is unicellular, so checkmark. Bean plant is multicellular, so no checkmark.

Answer:

Characteristic	Euglena	Bean plant
A cell is its basic unit of structure	✔	✔
Essential processes happen in a cell	✔	✔
Made up of one cell	✔