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What structural and functional attributes must a cell have to be called a living cell ?

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All organisms are made up of cells, which further organises themselves into tissues, organs and organ systems. Thus forming the building blocks of organisms cells also the property of totipotency, capable of developing into a new organism.
Besides, forming the structural unit they perform different specialised functions in the same way as each organ or system carries out in an organism. Thus, exhibiting division of labour i.e., cells organelles are specific in their functions.

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