The cells are the smallest entity that are capable of independent existence and carrying out all essential function of life. Thus, cell forms the basic structural and functional unit of life. The study of cell or we can say study of form, structure and composition of cell is called cytology.
NOTE : Branch of biology which deals with various aspects of structure, chemistry, development, genetics and functioning of cell is called cell biology.
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