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in all organisms, cells are the most basic units of structure and function. the structure of an organism is affected by the way its cells are shaped and organized. many of the functions that an organism needs to carry out to stay alive happen inside its cells. a cell is the smallest unit that can get and use energy, remove waste, and carry out other processes necessary for life.
the micrographs below show cells from two different organisms: an amoeba, which is unicellular, and a hamster, which is multicellular.
complete the table to describe the organisms shown in the micrographs above.
characteristic amoeba hamster
made up of one cell
made up of many cells
essential processes happen in a cell
a cell is its basic unit of structure
The amoeba is unicellular, so it is made up of one cell. The hamster is multicellular, made up of many cells. For both, essential life - processes occur in cells and the cell is the basic unit of structure as stated in the text about cells being the most basic units of structure and function in all organisms.
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| Characteristic | Amoeba | Hamster |
|---|---|---|
| made up of many cells | √ | |
| essential processes happen in a cell | √ | √ |
| a cell is its basic unit of structure | √ | √ |