Difference between Cell and Tissue
No. |
Cell |
Tissue |
1. | A unit which is smallest and can perform life functions is referred as cell. | The collection of cells which have similar structure and can perform common physiological function is referred as Tissue. |
2. | Cells are present in the unicellular organisms. | Tissues are absent in the unicellular organisms |
3. | Cells are present in both multicellular organisms and unicellular organisms. | Tissues are present only in the multicellular organisms. |
4. | Cells are composed of organelles and cells are microscopic. | Tissues are composed of cells and tissues are macroscopic. |
5. | Cell mainly includes following components: genetic material, cytoskeleton, cell membrane and organelles like nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria etc. | Tissue mainly includes following components: similar types of cells and these perform specific function. |
6. | Cells are responsible for performing functions such as reproduction, growth and metabolism in the body. | Tissues are responsible for performing unique functions in the body. |
7. | Cells are mainly classified into two types and are eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. | Tissues are mainly divided into following types: epithelial tissue, muscular tissue, vascular tissue, connective tissue, adipose tissue and nerve tissue. |