Difference between Cell and Tissue

Cells and tissues form a vital part of living entities. There are no tissues without cells and cells are responsible for making up the different types of tissues in all multicellular organisms. A cell is mainly found in every living organism.

Here are some basic differences between the cell and the tissue.

Cell and Tissue – Differences

CELL	TISSUE
Cells are the smallest structural and functional units of an organism, which are characteristically microscopic.	Tissues are clusters of cells, specialized cells.
Found in both unicellular and multicellular organisms.	Found only in multicellular organisms.
Comprise of different cellular organelles, including the nucleus, mitochondria, lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, etc.	Comprise of similar types of cells, specialized for a unique function.
Two types of cells – Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells.	Four main types of tissue- Epithelial tissue, Connective tissue, Muscular tissue, and Nervous tissue.
Functions include Growth, metabolism, and reproduction.	Has its own unique function. A group of similar cells combines together to perform a similar function. Example – Nerve cells of the nervous system are involved in different functions of the nervous system.