Question

"Division of labour" in multicellular animals means:

• A. All functions are performed by a single type of cell.
• B. A function is performed jointly by many cells.
• C. Different functions are performed by different types of cells.
• D. Different functions are performed at different times by a single cell type.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Different functions are performed by different types of cells.

In a unicellular organism, a single cell has to perform all the functions necessary for its survival. Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. They show division of labor in which different cells perform different functions.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.