GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the basic unit of an organism?
A
Chloroplast
B
Organelle
C
Organ
D
Cell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Cells are considered the basic units of life in part because they come in discrete and easily recognizable packages. That’s because all cells are surrounded by a structure called the cell membrane-which, much like the walls of a house, serves as a clear boundary between the cell’s internal and external environments.

Detailed explanation-3: -A cell is the most basic unit of life. Anatomically, it is a membrane-bound structure that contains various other organelles which perform specialized functions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of life as they are the smallest unit that can be called living. One complete cell is capable of performing all the physiological activities. Cells combine to form tissues, which are a collection of cells performing a similar function.

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