Question

cell is a structural and functional unit of living organism explain

Answer 1

the cells are called as structural units and functional units of a living organism because
some of the basic processes of functions of living organisms takes place in every cell to keep the body alive digestion respiration excretion excetra ....it is a single celled or multicellular .

Answer 2

cell is known as structural unit because it forms the basic structure of a living organisms. cells combine to form tissues and tissues further combine to form organs . thus they form structure. cells also contain genes which are pased to offsprings which contain protein synthesis information and thus further helps body to form structure as our body is made up.of proteins. in noth multicellular and unicellular organisms cells perform some basic functions likerespiration,digestion,
nutrition etc. thus it is also a functional unit. cells are the building block of body.