CHAPTER 1
CELL
Concept Outline
INTRODUCTION
Cell is considered to be the smallest unit of life. It is self-sufficient such that all kinds of cells can survive independently. There are several differences between an animal cell and a plant cell. Most cells have organelles, which are sub-cellular parts that perform specific functions. These sub-cellular parts (organelles) help the cell to efficiently perform all its activities.
CELL AND ITS STRUCTURE
Cell is the fundamental unit of living things. It is defined as the basic unit of biological activity. The word cell was contributed by Schieiden and Schwann (1838). Cell is microscopic in nature. It is composed ...
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