đơn bào
Definition
- Adjective (Biology):
- Unicellular: Describes an organism consisting of a single cell, which carries out all functions of life independently. This is the primary and most specific meaning of "đơn bào."
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Vi khuẩn là sinh vật đơn bào. (Bacteria are unicellular organisms.)
- Nhiều loại tảo có cấu tạo đơn bào. (Many types of algae have a unicellular structure.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in scientific, biological, and educational contexts to classify life forms and discuss cellular complexity.
Variants and Related Words
- Sinh vật đơn bào (n): Unicellular organism.
- Amoeba là một sinh vật đơn bào điển hình. (Amoeba is a typical unicellular organism.)
Synonyms
- Unicellular: Consisting of a single cell.
- Monocellular: A less common synonym with the same meaning.
Antonyms
- Đa bào (adj): Multicellular, consisting of many cells.
- Động vật có vú là sinh vật đa bào. (Mammals are multicellular organisms.)