Lesson 9 Multicellular Organisms
Importance of Specialization
Specialization allows organisms to become multicellular.
Without specialization, every organism would have to remain a single-celled organism and would have to perform all the basic functions of life. Specialization allows for multicellular organisms to create systems that perform the basic functions of life
so each cell can focus on one specific function, rather than all the functions.
A multicellular organism is organized so specialized cells make up specialized tissues, which then make up specialized organs. These organs then make up specialized systems. Each system helps the organism perform the basic functions of life.
In the next lesson, we will study the leaf system and how the system supports the process of photosynthesis.
A multicellular organism is organized so specialized cells make up specialized tissues, which then make up specialized organs. These organs then make up specialized systems. Each system helps the organism perform the basic functions of life.
In the next lesson, we will study the leaf system and how the system supports the process of photosynthesis.
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A9.17 Organization of specialization
A9.17 Organization of specialization
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Specialized Cells: Significance and Examples © YouTube Amoeba Sisters
Watch this video for an overview of the importance of specialized plants and types of plant cells. The video discusses trichomes, which we do not cover in this course. It also covers examples from animals. These specialized animal cells are great examples, but you do not need to memorize them.