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    Cell
    /sel/

    noun

    • 1. a small room in which a prisoner is locked up or in which a monk or nun sleeps: "the authorities locked all remaining inmates in their cells" Similar dungeonoubliettelockupprison
    • 2. the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. Microscopic organisms typically consist of a single cell, which is either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.
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  3. Apr 28, 2017 · Biology Dictionary. Cells are the basic unit of life. In the modern world, they are the smallest known world that performs all of life's functions. All living organisms are either single cells, or are multicellular organisms composed of many cells working together.

  4. The cell is the smallest unit of life, and the atom is the smallest unit of a chemical element. Cells are much bigger, and they’re made up of many, many atoms. Atoms aren’t even the smallest thing, though! They are made of tiny particles including protons, neutrons, and electrons.

  5. Definition of cell noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. cell. noun. /sel/ the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells. red and white blood cells. brain/nerve/cancer cells. the nucleus of a cell. Cells divide and form new cells. see also stem cell. Homophones cell | sell.

  6. www.britannica.com › question › What-is-a-cellWhat is a cell? | Britannica

    A cell is a mass of cytoplasm that is bound externally by a cell membrane. Usually microscopic in size, cells are the smallest structural units of living matter and compose all living things. Most cells have one or more nuclei and other organelles that carry out a variety of tasks.

  7. Cells are the basic structures of all living organisms. Different cells have different functions – such as taking in nutrients from food, providing structure for the body, or fighting infection. Cells can group together to form tissues. In turn, tissues group together to form organs, such as the heart and brain. Inside the cell.

  8. A cell is the smallest part of an animal or plant that is able to function independently. Every animal or plant is made up of millions of cells. Those cells divide and give many other different types of cells.

  9. What tools and materials do they need? And what are the key characteristics that define a cell? This unit answers these questions and provides a basic overview of the inner workings of the cell.

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