State the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms.

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Unicellular Multicellular
1. Organisms made of a single cell are said to be unicellular. 1. Organisms made of more than one cell/cell types are said to be multicellular.

2. All the functions are performed by a single cell.
2. Different cells are specialized to perform specific functions.

3. They are usually microscopic (small) and are less complex. 3. They are large and more complex.
E.g: amoeba E.g: plants, animals etc.

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Unicellular	Multicellular
1. Organisms made of a single cell are said to be unicellular.	1. Organisms made of more than one cell/cell types are said to be multicellular.
2. All the functions are performed by a single cell.	2. Different cells are specialized to perform specific functions.
3. They are usually microscopic (small) and are less complex.	3. They are large and more complex.
E.g: amoeba	E.g: plants, animals etc.