Combined Science GCSE
Multicellular organisms
What Multicellular organisms means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Multicellular organisms
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Organisms in which differentiated cells work together as tissues, organs and organ systems, allowing the organism to carry out life processes efficiently.
Topics that use Multicellular organisms
- Cell differentiation (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Animal and plant differences
- Cell differentiation
- Cell specialisation
- Differentiation
- Gene expression
- Meristem tissue
- Mitosis
- Specialised cell
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