What is the study of cells called?
1 Answer
Oct 1, 2016
Cell biology or Cytology (Greek : Kytos = vessel ) is the branch of biology that studies the different structures and functions of the cell.
Explanation:
Cells are the basic units of life.
Cell biology deals with
- structure and organisation of cell organelles and their physiological properties.
- metabolic processes
- signalling pathways
- life cycle
- interactions with their environment
This is done both on a microscopic and molecular level.
It includes both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
