Category: Cell Biology
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Discovery of the Cell
Introduction The discovery of the cell stands as one of the most important milestones in the history of science. The cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of life, and understanding its nature has transformed our perception of living organisms. From the early days of simple magnifying lenses to the highly sophisticated microscopes of…
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Introduction to Cells
The cell is the most fundamental unit of life. Every living organism on Earth—from the tiniest bacterium to the largest blue whale—is made up of one or more cells. Cells are often called the building blocks of life because they are the smallest structural and functional units that can carry out all the processes necessary…