Cell Structure

Background

Cells represent the most basic biological units of all organisms, whether it be simple, single-celled organisms like bacteria, or large, multicellular organisms like elephants and giant redwood trees. In the mid 19^th century, the Cell Theory was proposed to define a cell, which states:

• Every living or...

Life, from the largest organisms to the most minuscule, is comprised of cells. Cells are the building blocks for life and provide the materials needed for life to exist.

While cells from all walks of life contain structures that are similar, such as DNA and protein, there are two different cell types based on how such structures are orga...