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What is the difference between cells and tissue?
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Solution
| CELL | TISSUE |
| Cells are the smallest, structural, and functional unit of an organism, which is characteristically microscopic. | Tissues are distinct types of material consisting of specialized cells and their products. |
| Found in both unicellular and multicellular organisms. | Found only in multicellular organisms. |
| Are microscopic. | Are macroscopic. |
| Comprise of different cellular organelles, including the nucleus, mitochondria, lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, etc. | Comprise of similar types of cells, specialized for a unique function. |
| Two types of cells – Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells. | Four main types of tissue- Epithelial tissue, Connective tissue, Muscular tissue, and Nervous tissue. |
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