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- Cell is the structural and functional unit of living organism.
- It is the basic unit of life.
- It is covered by a semipermeable membrane.
- New cells are formed from old cells.
- It can grow in a controlled manner. After obtaining certain shape divides and increases in number.
- It maintains the homeostatic state of the body.
- Cells contain all the structural and molecular components for life. It contains cytoplasm.
- It has adaptability. It can be adapted and transformed as needed.
- Essential substances can move through it.
- It can respond to any stimulus. It has the ability to respond to changes in the environment.
- Cells have their own energy production systems. The energy produced is stored as ATP.
- Cells contain nitrogen-containing polymeric material that enables replication.
- All cells are self-reproducing.
- Inherited cells contain signals for hereditary characteristics. It passes from one cell to another.
- It causes body metabolism.
- Every cell has a definite life span and cell death occurs after a certain period of time.
- Cells obtain energy by absorbing essential raw materials from the environment and synthesize organic molecules.
- It is able to maintain internal balance.
- It contains all the genetic information and transmits it from generation to generation.