Question

1. Who discovered cells, and how?
2. Why is the cell called the
structural and functional unit of
life?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Robert hook discovered the cell

Answer 2

Answer:

Questions with its respective answers are given below . :)

Explanation:

Question 1: Who discovered cells and how?

Answer: It was Robert Hooke who discovered cells. He observed the cells in thin slices of cork. They appeared like small compartments when viewed through the microscope.

Question 2: Why is the cell called structural and functional unit of life?

Answer: A cell is capable of carrying out all the life functions; such as nutrition, excretion, respiration, etc. Hence a cell is called the functional unit of life. Additionally, the cell is the smallest unit of life and all the living beings are made up of cells. Hence a cell is called the structural unit of life.