AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things?
A
atom
B
cell
C
bacteria
D
animalcules
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cells are basic structural and functional units of living organisms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cell is the smallest and fundamental unit of life. All living organisms are essentially made up of cells and the functions carried out by cells is responsible for the perpetuation of life. This is the reason why cells are also referred to as basic structural unit of living organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cells are called the structural and functional unit of life because all the living organisms are made up of cells and also all the functions taking place inside the body of organisms are performed by cells. Cells provide specific conditions, for the occurrence of the metabolic reactions.

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