Name the structural and functional unit of all living things.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the basic building block that serves both structural and functional purposes in all living organisms.
Answer
The cell.
The final answer is the cell.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the cell.
More Information
The cell is the smallest unit of life that can perform all life processes, making it the fundamental unit in both structure and function in living organisms.
Tips
Sometimes students confuse the cell with larger structures like tissues or organs. Remember that cells are the smallest unit that exhibits all the properties of life.
Sources
- An Introduction to Nutrition - The Cell - med.libretexts.org
- Why is the cell called the structural and functional unit of life? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Cell (biology) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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