Eukaryotic Cells

01Eukaryotic Cells

Cell theory

This section covers the central principles of cell theory and its role as a unifying idea in biology.

A common basis for life

Cell theory brings living organisms together under three shared principles.

1

Living organisms

A living organism is composed of one or more cells.

2

Unit of life

The cell is the fundamental unit from which living organisms are built.

3

Cell continuity

New cells originate from cells that already exist.

These principles help explain common features of biological structure, function and continuity.

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