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Question
Differentiate between unicellular and multicellular organisms.
Answer in Brief
Solution
- Unicellular Organisms:
- They are made up of a single cell.
- They can perform all the functions of life.
- They are very small (microscopic) in size
- They lack tissues, organs and organ systems
- Growth occurs by an increase in the size of the cell.
- Eg. Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena.
- Mukkellubr Organisms
- They are made up of many cells.
- Different cells perform different functions.
- They are mostly large in size. They are seen through naked eyes.
- They are composed of tissues, and organ yems.
- Growth occurs by an increase in the number of cells by cell division.
- Eg. Earthworms, Fish, Frogs, Lizard and Human being.
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