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Define cell, prokaryotic cell, and eukaryotic cell.

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Cell: Cells are the basic structural units of any living organism, which is referred to as building blocks of life.
Prokaryotic cell: A prokaryotic cell is a cell which has nucleus without nuclear membrane. This type of cells are found in bacteria and blue green algae which are called as prokaryotes.
Eukaryotic cell: An eukaryotic cell has a nucleus surrounded by a nuclear membrane. All the organisms other than bacteria and blue green algae have eukaryotic cells and are called as eukaryotes.

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