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Pronounciation of cell

defined:

The basic unit of any living organism. It is a small, watery, compartment filled with chemicals and a complete copy of the organism's genome.

explained:

Listen to a detailed explanation.

Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, defines cell.

illustrated:

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related
terms:

genome, nucleus



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