Yes, cells can sun'ive in complete darkness. Anew theory on the origin of life argues that living systems arose in small compartments of total darkness located within iron sulfide rocks that were formed by hot springs on the sea floor. Cells of plant roots live in total darkness and carry out all normal plant cell activities, with the exclusion of photosynthesis. And. if you think about it, cells located in the very middle of your body also live in a pretty dark environment!
