Cells are the smallest unit of life that carry out basic life processes. Cells come from other cells through cell division and splitting into two. Organisms can be unicellular, with one cell, or multicellular, with many cells. Animal cells contain organelles like the cell membrane, nucleus, mitochondria and vacuoles that perform life functions. Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts in addition to these organelles. Cells organize into tissues, tissues into organs, and organs into organ systems to form complex living organisms.