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What are the structure and function of the cell?


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Cell:

  1. The structural and functional unit of life is a cell.
  2. They are the lowest levels of organizations found in any form of life.
  3. Cells are composite and their constituents carry different life processes.

Cell structure:

  1. A cell comprises several constituents, which perform unique activities that carry out different processes of life.
  2. These constituents are cell wall, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell organelles, and nucleus.

Functions:

  1. A cell performs various activities, which are important for the development and growth of an organism. Some of the essential functions of a cell are as follows:
  2. It facilitates growth during mitosis.
  3. It provides structure and support.
  4. It helps in the generation of energy.
  5. It permits the transport of different substances.
  6. It helps in the process of reproduction.

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