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Quick Answer. Multicellular organisms are composed of more than one cell, while unicellular organisms are a single living cell. This difference determines the size and complexity of an organism, as well as the division of labor within it. Each kind of organism has its own set of survival benefits.
In unicellular (single-celled) organisms, the single cell performs all life functions. It functions independently. However, multicellular (many celled) organisms have various levels of organization within them. Individual cells may perform specific functions and also work together for the good of the entire organism. The cells become dependent on one another. Multicellular organisms have the following 5 levels of organization ranging from simplest to most complex: