Question

why is the cell called the structural and function unit life​

Answer 1

Cell is called the structural and functional unit of life because it gives shape and all the function necessary to be alive takes place inside the cell.

Answer 2

$\Large{\textbf{\underline{\underline{Reason:-}}}}$

Cell are arranged in proper and systematic order to form a body of living organism. Thus cell serve as basic building structural unit for more complex organism. Cell is also functional unit of life because all the metabolic activities of life takes place at cell level.

Respiration , Digestion , Excretion and reproduction occur at cell level. Cell contains genetic material which regulate cell function and pass on all information to the next generation