Cells consist of many organelles, yet we do not call any of these organelles as a structural and functional unit of living organisms. Explain.
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A cell is the smallest unit which is capable of independent existence and performing the essential functions of life. Cell organelles are the specialised organs within a cell performing a particular function. They cannot survive on its own rather they work in a coordinated manner in a specific environment.
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Cells consist of many organelles, yet we do not call any of these organelles as a structural and functional unit of living organisms. Explain.
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As the organelles are freely present in the cytoplasm they do not carry out functions independently but perform as a whole which is interlinked.These functions as a whole forms the functions of a cell. Hence these are not called structural and functional units.
Termiology related to questions:
◾ Cell = Cell is smallest unit of our body which processes cellular respiration and provides energy to our body.
◾ Cell organelles = An organelle is specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific functions.
Ex : Ribosomes, Endoplasmic Recticulum, lysosomes, Mitochondria, Vacuole, Platids, Golgi apparatus..
◾ Cytoplasm = Cytoplasm is the yellowish liquid part of the cell.
◾ Nucleus = Nucleus is the central structure of the cell which controls all the activity performed by cell.