What characteristic do all single celled and multicelluar organisms have in common? How do unicelluar organism carry out life functions?
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Unicellular Organisms Multicellular Organisms
Unicellular organisms are composed of a single cell Multicellular organisms are composed of more than one cell
Irregular in shape Have a definite shape
Simple body organization Complex body organization
A single cell carries out all necessary life processes Multiple cells perform different functions
The total cell body is exposed to the environment Only the outer cells are exposed to the environment
Division of labour is at the organelle level Division of labour is at cellular, tissue, organs and organ system level
Includes both eukaryotes and prokaryotes Includes only eukaryotes
A lifespan of a unicellular organism is usually short Multicellular organisms have a comparitively longer lifespan
Injury to the cell leads to the death of the organism Injury to a cell does not cause death of the multicellular organism
Reproduce by asexual reproduction Reproduction happens sexually as well as asexually
Cell differentiation is absent Cell differentiation is obvious
They can be autotrophs or heterotrophs They include both autotrophs and heterotrophs
They are microscopic in nature They are macroscopic in nature
Bacteria, amoeba, paramecium, and yeast are examples of unicellular organisms Humans, animals, plants, birds and insects, are examples of multicellular organisms
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Unicellular Organisms Multicellular Organisms
Unicellular organisms are composed of a single cell Multicellular organisms are composed of more than one cell
Irregular in shape Have a definite shape
Simple body organization Complex body organization
A single cell carries out all necessary life processes Multiple cells perform different functions
The total cell body is exposed to the environment Only the outer cells are exposed to the environment
Division of labour is at the organelle level Division of labour is at cellular, tissue, organs and organ system level
Includes both eukaryotes and prokaryotes Includes only eukaryotes
A lifespan of a unicellular organism is usually short Multicellular organisms have a comparitively longer lifespan
Injury to the cell leads to the death of the organism Injury to a cell does not cause death of the multicellular organism
Reproduce by asexual reproduction Reproduction happens sexually as well as asexually
Cell differentiation is absent Cell differentiation is obvious
They can be autotrophs or heterotrophs They include both autotrophs and heterotrophs
They are microscopic in nature They are macroscopic in nature
Bacteria, amoeba, paramecium, and yeast are examples of unicellular organisms Humans.
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