Question

Why is the cell called the structural and functional unit of the cell?

Answer 1

All living organisms are made up of cells . This , cell is the structural unit of life . Each living cell has the capacity to perform certain basic functions that are characteristics of all living forms . 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 performs a special functions , such as making new materials in the cell ( e.g., chloroplast , ribosomes ) , clearing up the waste materials from the cells ( e.g., lysosome ) , utilisation of oxygen in oxidation of food and energy production ( e.g., mitochondria ) , movement ( microtubules containing spindle , cilia , flagella ) , etc . A cell is able to live and perform all its functions because of these organelles . These organelles together constitute the basic unit of called the cell .