NOVELTY - Fuel cell comprises layered modules each having an electrolyte or catalyst membrane (1) with each side comprising a gas diffusion layer (2), a frame plate (3), an electrode (4), and gas distributor element(s) with a serpentine pattern or channel (5.1) that allows gas to flow over the surface of the gas diffusion layer and over the entire membrane. Each distribution element serves two gas diffusion layers and two electrolyte or catalyst membranes in two adjacent modules. The serpentine pattern or channel opens to the two sides of the gas distribution element.    USE - As a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell achieves the maximum efficiency of the air-oxygen/hydrogen exchange consequently achieving a greater efficiency of the system. The modules in the fuel cell take up less space than in known fuel cells with an equivalent output. The fuel cell needs fewer, simple and easily manufactured parts for its construction. It can be manufactured only in a few, straightforward operations and processes. It also does not require a specific linking or connection elements between various single fuel cells coupled together.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell with layered modules, each of which consists of an electrolyte or catalyst membrane (1) with, on each side, a gas diffusion layer (2), a frame plate (3) that is a few tenths of a millimeter thick, an electrode (4), and gas distributor element(s) that allows gas to flow over the surface of the gas diffusion layer and over the entire membrane. Each module is coupled with identical modules. Each distribution element, having a serpentine pattern or channel (5.1), serves two gas diffusion layers, one on each side, and two electrolyte or catalyst membranes in two adjacent modules. The serpentine pattern or channel is one and the same, and opens onto the two sides of the gas distribution element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell with layered modules symmetrical with respect to the electrolyte or catalyst membrane.    Electrolyte or catalyst membrane (1)    Gas diffusion layer (2)    Frame plate (3)    Electrode (4)    Conductive metal layer (4.1)    Serpentine pattern or channel (5.1)