Which of the following statements regarding a simple multicellular organism is TRUE?
A)If an individual cell from a single multicellular organism is damaged or dies, the whole organism will likely die.
B)Certain cells of a simple multicellular organism-typically referred to as inner mass cells-are isolated from the external environment.
C)If a single cell is removed from a simple multicellular organism, it may be able to reproduce on its own.
D)Simple multicellular organisms only include algae.
E)All simple multicellular organisms are only multicellular at one stage of their life cycles-the larval or embryonic stage.

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In simple multicellular organisms, individual cells often retain the ability to live independently and reproduce on their own if separated from the organism.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Simple Multicellular Organism