Question

Why is the cell called "the basic unit of life"?

Answer 1

Cells make up smallest level of living organism which forms living things. Cellular level is where all the metabolic processes takes place thus its known as basic unit of life

Answer 2

Hello dear friend !

Here is your answer :


Cell is called the basic unit of life as it is the structural and functional unit of the life.

Our body is made up of various numbers of cells.

If we go on finding what is the smallest unit then we will find that lastly it's the "cell".

Moreover all the biological activities are done inside the cell.


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