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IB Biology SL 3.1.2 Hierarchy in multicellular organisms Question Bank

Practise IB Biology SL 3.1.2 by explaining how organized cells in a multicellular organism create emergent properties.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Explain how organized cells produce emergent properties not present in a single cell.

C3.1.2—Hierarchy in multicellular organisms question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Why do multicellular organisms have emergent properties?

A

They have more genes than unicellular organisms.

B

Properties of unicellular organisms are enhanced by having many cells.

C

All of their genes are expressed whereas unicellular organisms express only some.

D

They show properties that can only result from the interaction of many cells.

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