Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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The reason why the cell and not an atom or a molecule is considered a basic unit of life.

Concept Introduction:

Cell is the basic unit of life. It contains various metabolites like glucose, molecules like DNA and proteins, other carbohydrates and lipids. They contain the various organelles like mitochondria, chlorophyll, endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus.

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