ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the structural and functional unit of an organism?
A
Hormones
B
Cell
C
Gland
D
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cells are basic structural and functional units of living organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -A cell is capable of carrying out all life processes, such as nutrition, excretion, respiration, etc. Hence it is called as the functional unit of life. The cell is the smallest unit of life and all the living beings are made up of cells. Hence a cell is called the structural unit of life.

Detailed explanation-3: -In every cell some basic life process or functions such as digestion, respiration, excretion, etc takes place to keep the organism alive. So, the cells are called functional unit of life .

Detailed explanation-4: -The cell was found in 1665 by Robert Hooke. The cell has been described as the most fundamental structural and functional unit in all living forms, including bacteria, plants, animals, and humans. Unicellular organisms are able to live independently and carry out the fundamental tasks of life.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cell was discovered by an English Botanist, Robert Hooke in 1665.

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