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ZOO 101 Animal Diversity Objective Question

Question

What does the term 'simple multicellularity' refer to?
Options
A Organisms with advanced tissues and organs.
B Organisms that are made of many cells but lack advanced cell differentiation.
Correct Answer
C Organisms that are always colonial, like Volvox.
D Single-celled organisms that sometimes form chains.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Simple multicellularity refers to organisms made of many cells that lack the advanced cell differentiation seen in complex organisms.

Hint

In these organisms, cells are often mostly similar.

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