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Is a cell an organism

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Yes a cell can be a living organism - but it would have to be one that can live by itself, performing all the functions of life, in which case it is a unicellular organism.

Prokaryotes are excellent examples, with things like amoebas, bacteria (such as E.coli) etc.

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No, one brain cell cannot survive on its own, so it is not an organism. It is part of an organism.

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Yes, all cells are organisms

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