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Why can a unicellular organism live independently?
AIt performs all life functions in one cell
BIt borrows nutrients from nearby cells
CIt depends on organelles from a host
DIt lives as a colony of special cells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It performs all life functions in one cell
A single complete cell is able to perform every essential function of life, so it needs no other cells.
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