Below is a list of functions performed by organisms. Examine the list, then answer the question that follows.

- gas exchange

- intake of nutrients

- disposal of wastes

- stimulus response

- reproduction

How do these functions compare between single-celled and multi-celled organisms?

A. Single-celled organisms can perform all of these functions, while multi-celled organisms can perform only some of these functions.

B. Single-celled organisms must perform all of these functions with one cell, while multi-celled organisms can have specialized cells for different functions.

C. Single-celled organisms can perform only some of these functions, while multi-celled organisms can perform all of these functions.

D. Neither single-celled organisms nor multi-celled organisms can perform all of these necessary functions.

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Mercedes Murray

Biology

2 June, 23:38

Below is a list of functions performed by organisms. Examine the list, then answer the question that follows.

- gas exchange

- intake of nutrients

- disposal of wastes

- stimulus response

- reproduction

How do these functions compare between single-celled and multi-celled organisms?

A. Single-celled organisms can perform all of these functions, while multi-celled organisms can perform only some of these functions.

B. Single-celled organisms must perform all of these functions with one cell, while multi-celled organisms can have specialized cells for different functions.

C. Single-celled organisms can perform only some of these functions, while multi-celled organisms can perform all of these functions.

D. Neither single-celled organisms nor multi-celled organisms can perform all of these necessary functions.

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Karsyn Watson · Answer 1

B. You can check your answer by looking at the human body. We are made up of many different cells that work in sync with one another to perform different tasks. Single-celled organisms have only one cell to work with, however, and must do all of these functions in that one cell.