Question

why is cell called the structural and functional unit of life

Answer 1

because all living beings are made up of cells ......

Answer 2

All living organisms are made up of cells . Thus , cell is the structural unit of life . Each cell acquired distinct structure and function due to the organization of its membrane and cytoplasmic organelles in specific way . Each kind of cell organelle perform a special function , such as making new materials in the cell ( e.g., chloroplast , ribosomes ) , clearing up the waste materials from the cell ( e.g., lysosomes ) , utilisation of oxygen in oxidation of food And energy production ( e.g., mitochondria ) , movement ( microtubules containing spindles , cilia , flagella ) . A cell is able t live and perform all its functions because of these organelles . These organelles together constitute the basic unit of structure and function called the cell .