NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to Cell Theory, which of the following is the smallest unit of structure and function in living things?
A
mitochondria
B
vacuoles
C
nucleus
D
cell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A cell is the smallest unit that is typically considered alive and is a fundamental unit of life. All living organisms are composed of cells, from just one (unicellular) to many trillions (multicellular). Cell biology is the study of cells, their physiology, structure, and life cycle.

Detailed explanation-2: -This means that cells form the parts or an organism and carry out all of the an organism’s processes, or functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -A cell is the smallest unit of a living thing. A living thing, like you, is called an organism. Thus, cells are the basic building blocks of all organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -2.3: A Cell is the Smallest Unit of Life.

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