What is significance of division of labor in an organism?

Answer 1

Division of labour means that different tissues and organs of the body take different functions in a multicellular body. For eg. in human body lungs have taken the function of purifying blood, heart has taken the function of pumping the blood, intestines have taken the function of absorbing food and water...

Answer 2

The last answer that was placed here was rude and had nothing to do with the topic.

So what my teacher asked me was "What is meant by the division of labor in an organism. Why is it significant".

Well I don't seem to find it anywhere and I was hoping if someone can help me (:

The answer is : Division of labor means that different tissues and organs of the body take different functions in a multi - cellular body.

-For example: In human body lungs have taken the function of purifying blood, heart has taken the function of pumping blood, intestines have taken the function of absorbing food and water.

It is important/significant because...

Well I don't know the answer to that part....

I need help ):

Answer 3

Multicellular organisms have organs. An organ system is made up of different organs, each organ is assigned a specific role. Each organ is made up of many cells and perfoms a specific function.

For example, in the digestive system the teeth are responsible for chewing food, the stomach is responsible for secreting digestive juices, intestines are responsible for digestion and absorption.

The nervous system is made up of brain, spinal cord, nerves, skin, eyes and ears that are responsible for communication between the different parts of the body and between cells.

Thus, division of labour helps the body to perform complex tasks that are vital in the seamless functioning of the body system.

Answer 4

there is a need for division of labour in living organisms.it is difficult to perform specific function and tasks for this purpose there is a need for division of labour in living organisms