Question

‘Cells are the basic structural units of living organisms’. Explain.

NCERT Class VIII
Science - Main Course Book

Chapter 8. Structure and Functions

Answer 1

Cells constitute various components of plants and animals. A cell is the smallest unit of life and is capable of all living functions. Cells are the building blocks of life. This is the reason why cells are referred to as ‘the basic structural and functional units of life’. All cells vary in their shapes, sizes, and activities they perform. In fact, the shape and size of the cell is related to the specific function it performs