Difference between Multicellular and Unicellular
No. |
Multicellular |
Unicellular |
1. | The organisms which are made up of more than one cell are referred as Multicellular organisms. | The Organisms which are made up of single cell are referred as Unicellular organisms. |
2. | Formation of tissue takes place in the organisms. | Formation of tissue does not takes place in the organisms. |
3. | Size of the cell in multicellular organisms ranges between 10-100 micro-meters. | Size of the cell in unicellular organisms ranges between 5-10 micro-meters. |
4. | More than one cell is found in the multicellular organisms. | Only one cell is found in the unicellular organisms. |
5. | Multicellular organisms are mostly visible for the naked eyes. | Unicellular organisms are visible under the microscope. |
6. | Differentiation of the cells in the body takes place to perform specific function in the multicellular organisms. | Single cell of the unicellular organism is responsible to carry out all the cellular processes. |
7. | Lifespan of multicellular organism is long when compared to the unicellular organisms. | Lifespan of unicellular organism is short when compared to the multicellular organisms. |