What is the study of cells called?

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Linica Uday
Oct 1, 2016

Cell biology or Cytology (Greek : Kytos = vessel ) is the branch of biology that studies the different structures and functions of the cell.

Explanation:

Cells are the basic units of life.
Cell biology deals with

  • structure and organisation of cell organelles and their physiological properties.
  • metabolic processes
  • signalling pathways
  • life cycle
  • interactions with their environment

This is done both on a microscopic and molecular level.
It includes both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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