Question

why is cell described as a structural and functional unit?​

Answer 1

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Cell is known as structural and functional unit of life because living organism is the formed of cell and all the physiological, biochemical, genetic and metabolic function take place inside the cell. It is the smallest functional unit which can exist independently.

Answer 2

The cell is called the structural and functional unit of life as all living organisms are made up of cells. ... Furthermore, cells provide form and structure, process nutrients and convert them into useable energy. Multicellular organisms have specialized cells that perform specific functions.