Biology PYQ 2 of 227 · Cell: Structure & Function

What is the structural and functional unit of life?

  1. ACell
  2. BOrgan
  3. CTissue
  4. DOrganism

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Correct answer: (a) Cell

Explanation

The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.

Cells build tissues, which form organs and finally the whole organism, so these are higher levels, not the basic unit.

Cells carry out all life processes like metabolism, respiration and reproduction; first seen by Robert Hooke in 1665.

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