NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All living things are made of cells. In order to stay alive and preserve their species, every living cell must perform all of the following functions except-
A
reproduce themselves
B
metabolize nutrients
C
maintain homeostasis
D
perform photosynthesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These functions include metabolism, homeostasis and reproduction. Specifically, these single cells must transport materials, obtain and use energy, dispose of wastes, and continuously respond to their environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every cell must get energy from food, be able to grow and divide, and respond to its environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Living things must use energy and consume nutrients to carry out the chemical reactions that sustain life. The sum total of the biochemical reactions occurring in an organism is called its metabolism. Metabolism can be subdivided into anabolism and catabolism.

Detailed explanation-4: -Living things that are made up of many cells are called organisms.

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