Differences between Unicellular and Multicellular Organism

No.	Unicellular Organisms	Multicellular Organisms
1	These types of organisms consist single type of cell.	These types of organisms are made up of millions and billions of cells.
2	Unicellular organisms are generally simpler in structure and function.	Multicellular organisms are generally complex in structure and function.
3	Unicellular organisms reproduce asexually, by means such as binary fission, budding, or spore formation.	Multicellular organisms reproduce through sexual reproduction, involving the fusion of specialized reproductive cells (gametes) from two individuals.
4	Unicellular organisms have shorter lifespans.	Multicellular organisms have longer lifespans.
5	These types of organisms are typically smaller (microscopic).	These types of organisms are typically larger.
6	Yeast, Bacteria, Amoeba, Algae, Paramecium etc… are examples of unicellular.	Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists etc… are examples of multicellular.

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