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How do simple organisms exchange substances?

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A simple, unicellular organism (consisting of one cell) can rely on diffusion to move substances into and out of the cell. Its surface area is large compared to its volume , so nutrients and other substances can pass quickly through the membrane and around its 'body'.

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