Question

Why is the cell called the structural and fundamental unit of life ?

Answer 1

Cell is called structural and fundamental unit of life because body of all the organisms is made up of cells. It is functional unit of life because all the functions of body (physiological, biochemical. genetic and other metabolic functions) are carried out by cells.

Answer 2

Cell is called structural unit because all living organisms are made out of cells.

Cell is called fundamental unit because all life functions take place in the cells.