Could a single cell extracted from a multicellular organism survive on its own, similar to the way the lone cell of a unicellular organism does? Why or why not?

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Cory Miranda

Biology

12 February, 12:28

Could a single cell extracted from a multicellular organism survive on its own, similar to the way the lone cell of a unicellular organism does? Why or why not?

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Jamarion Yoder · Answer 1

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No, a single cell extracted from a multicellular organism could not survive because it would not have any mechanism of homeostasis and as a result, the cell would not be able to defend itself from outer insults.

In the case of unicellular organisms, it would survive because it has all homeostatic mechanisms. So it would withstand all the outer insults.