What makes a cell a cell?

Answer 1

There are generally two types of cells: prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Both types must have the following:

1. a control center (DNA), either encapsulated by an independent membrane, or without the membrane. When it has a membrane, the control center is called a nucleus. Without the membrane it is called nucleoid.

2. cytoplasm (where the chemical reactions take place and where the organelles are found)

3. a cell membrane (to control what comes in / out of the cell)

4. organelles - smaller parts inside the cell that do the work of the cell, like ribosomes

A prokaryote has a nucleoid, and a eukaryote has a nucleus. Plant and animal cells are eukaryote, but bacteria are prokaryote.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. It is characterized by a membrane-bound structure that contains genetic material (DNA) and organelles (such as mitochondria and ribosomes) responsible for carrying out cellular functions like metabolism, reproduction, and growth. Cells also have the ability to maintain homeostasis and respond to their environment.

Answer 3

dna makes a cell because the dna goes fron the cell