Ascientist is comparing two cells. one cell, cell a, is from a unicellular organism, and the other cell, cell b, is from a multicellular organism. what functional differences will the scientist most likely see when comparing the two cells? a cell a performs only one or a few functions, while cell b performs all of the organism's necessary functions. b cell a performs all of the organism's necessary functions, while cell b performs only one or a few functions. c cell a is very small and has only a few organelles, while cell b is very large and has many organelles. d cell a is very large and has many organelles, while cell b is very small and has only a few organelles.

Cells are considered the basic units of life in part because they come in discrete and easily recognizable packages. That's because all cells are surrounded by a structure called the cell membrane — which, much like the walls of a house, serves as a clear boundary between the cell's internal and external environments. The cell membrane is sometimes also referred to as the plasma membrane.

Cell membranes are based on a framework of fat-based molecules called phospholipids, which physically prevent water-loving, or hydrophilic, substances from entering or escaping the cell. These membranes are also studded with proteins that serve various functions. Some of these proteins act as gatekeepers, determining what substances can and cannot cross the membrane. Others function as markers, identifying the cell as part of the same organism or as foreign. Still others work like fasteners, binding cells together so they can function as a unit. Yet other membrane proteins serve as communicators, sending and receiving signals from neighboring cells and the environment — whether friendly or alarming

Cell A is very large and has many organelles, while cell B is very small and has only a few organelles.