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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is cell?

OpenStudy (trancenova):

In the words of wikipedia "The cell is the functional basic unit of life" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_%28biology%29.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cell is the basic unit of life...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, the cell is the basic unit of life.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think "functional basic unit of life". The term "functional" make all difference. Even this, I'm thinking about. A virus has life? This is a big discussion between the scientists. The major question is: what is life?! We need define this primarily and, only then, think about "basic unit of LIFE"! :)

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