How does a cell illustrate the basic concepts of life? Be specific and use at least 3 characteristics of life.

A cell as the functional and structural unit of life exhibits numerous concepts of life which include:

1. Growth; A cell is a subject to this as the growth of a cell translates to the growth of the tissue is composed of, the cell is responsible for all biochemical actions in living organisms, this growth is achieved via mitosis.

2. Reproduction: Cells also experience reproduction via meiosis, where a diploid cell divides to produce 2haploid cells an example of this is the spermatozoa.

3. Death: Cells are also subject to death, which can either be programmed (Apoptosis), or due to sickness (Necrosis). This is also found when humans die and become stiff due to rigor mortis which occurs as a result of cell death