Multicellular Organisms Are Constructed from Many Types of Specialized Cells

question 66

Multiple Choice

Multicellular organisms are constructed from many types of specialized cells.Why might having specialized cells be more advantageous than being a single-celled organism?

• A) Specialized cells can do a given job better than general-purpose cells can.
• B) Specialized cells can survive independently of the organism.
• C) Nonspecialized cells do not live as long as specialized cells.
• D) Nonspecialized cells are unable to stick together to make up a multicellular organism.

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