2.2 Structure of a Cell

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💬 Think about it

Think of your home. It has walls, a door, and rooms inside. The door decides who comes in and goes out. A cell also has a boundary that controls what enters and leaves. Let us see how this boundary works.

Why must cells interact with their surroundings?
Cells & Their Surroundings Cells form tissues and organs Must exchange materials Exchange at the cell boundary
2.2 Structure of a Cell - Cell — The Building Bl - [Teachoo] - Concepts
  • Cells form tissues and organs that work as units.
  • To work, they must interact with each other and surroundings.
  • This exchange happens at the cell boundary.
  • Even single-celled organisms respond to their environment.
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