Terme de Glossaire

Cell

All living beings are made up entities called cells. Some, such as bacteria, are only made up of one cell; others are made up of a vast number. The human body contains 1014 of them. Numerous different sorts of cell exist and they are distinguished by their size and their function. All cells are composed of a membrane (the envelope) and a nucleus floating in a gelatinous substance called cytoplasm.

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