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  • Unicellular vs. Multicellular Organisms: Life Functions & Differences
    Unicellular organisms are made up of only one cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of more than one cell. Both unicellular and multicellular organisms can perform the following life functions:

    * Reproduction: Unicellular organisms reproduce by cell division, while multicellular organisms reproduce by sexual reproduction or asexual reproduction.

    * Metabolism: Unicellular and multicellular organisms both take in nutrients from their environment and use those nutrients to produce energy and build new cells.

    * Response to stimuli: Unicellular and multicellular organisms both respond to stimuli in their environment. For example, they may move away from harmful stimuli or towards beneficial stimuli.

    * Homeostasis: Unicellular and multicellular organisms both maintain a stable internal environment, even when the external environment changes. For example, they may regulate their body temperature or pH levels.

    * Growth: Unicellular and multicellular organisms both grow and develop over time.

    * Death: Unicellular and multicellular organisms both eventually die.

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