How does a cell know exactly where it is in a multicellular organism?

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How does a cell know exactly where it is in a multicellular organism?

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Multicellular organisms are characterized by the presence of more than one cell. Some of the commonly observed examples are animals, land plants, and fungi. Such organisms have higher complexity due to the presence of different types of cells. 

 

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