Which of the following best distinguishes a unicellular organism from a colonial organism?
- A unicellular organism is made up of multiple cells, while a colonial organism is a single cell.
- A unicellular organism can survive independently, while a colonial organism involves many specialised cells that must live as a group to survive.
- Unicellular organisms rely on other cells to perform essential functions, while colonial organisms do not.
- Unicellular organisms consist of one cell that performs all life functions, while colonial organisms are groups of identical cells that function together but can survive independently.