Metal is composed of metallic elements like iron, copper, and aluminum, which have a crystalline structure. In contrast, living organisms are made up of cells that contain complex organic molecules like proteins and DNA, organized into specific structures for different functions. The cellular structure of living organisms is much more intricate and dynamic compared to the rigid crystalline structure of metals.
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Viruses are acellular particles that require a host cell to replicate, while cellular organisms are standalone living entities. Viruses lack organelles and cannot carry out metabolic processes independently. Cellular organisms, on the other hand, have a defined cell structure with organelles and can carry out all life processes independently.
Single-celled organisms can differ in their size, shape, and structure. They also vary in their mode of nutrition, reproduction, and mobility. Additionally, single-celled organisms can belong to different taxonomic groups, such as bacteria, archaea, protists, and fungi.
Cells of unicellular organisms are capable of carrying out all necessary functions for survival independently, while cells of multicellular organisms are specialized to perform specific functions within a larger organism. Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell that is responsible for all processes, while multicellular organisms have various types of cells that work together to form tissues, organs, and organ systems.
Unicellular organisms have to complete all tasks to survive, and obviously have no specialised cells, while a multi cellular cell would be specialised and be made for a specific task such as a lung cell.
The paralog protein plays a role in cellular functions by carrying out specific tasks within the cell. It differs from its ortholog counterpart in that it has evolved from a common ancestor gene through gene duplication, resulting in differences in structure and function.