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Why simple diffussion will not meet the requirements of all the cells of multi-cellular organisms?

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They have specialised cells and tissues for performing various necessary functions of the body such as intake of food and oxygen. Unlike unicellular organisms, multicellularcells are not in direct contact with the outside environment. Therefore, diffusion cannot meettheir oxygen requirements.

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