cellcomposition

noun
UK /ˈsɛl kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
US /ˈsɛl kɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/

Cell composition is what a cell is made of.

The scientist studied the cell composition of the plant leaf.

SYNONYMS

cell makeupcellular structurecell contentcell constitution

RELATED WORDS

cell membranecytoplasmnucleusorganellecell structure

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The relative amounts of different parts inside a cell.

The cell composition showed more water than protein.

3. The arrangement of components that form a biological cell.

Changes in cell composition can affect how a cell works.

4. The chemical makeup of a cell's contents.

They analyzed the cell composition to find its minerals.