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The smallest unit that can live independently.
The cell is the basic unit of life because it is the smallest unit capable of performing all vital life functions independently. It is not just about being small; it is about being functional – a single cell can digest, respire, excrete, and reproduce on its own.
↳ A cell is the basic unit because it can carry out all life processes alone.
Cells build bodies and run life.
The cell is both a structural and functional unit of life.
↳ Cells are the building blocks (structural) and the workers (functional) of every organism.
Who first saw a cell?
The cell was discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665. He observed thin slices of cork under a microscope and saw tiny box-like compartments, which he named cells.
↳ Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665 while examining cork.
The cell is the basic unit of life because it is the smallest structure capable of performing all vital functions independently. It serves as both the structural and functional unit, forming tissues, organs, and systems...
~8 min · full explanation, examples & memory tricks in the app
28 questions laddered from warm-up to topper-level, each with an explanation. A taste:
Why is the cell considered the basic unit of life?
IntermediateBecause it can perform all vital life functions independently
The cell is the basic unit of life because it is the smallest unit capable of performing all vital life functions independently, which is why unicellular organisms can survive.
Who discovered the cell and in which year?
BeginnerRobert Hooke in 1665
Robert Hooke discovered the cell in 1665, as stated in the source content.
Which of the following is the correct structural hierarchy in living organisms?
BeginnerCell → Tissue → Organ → Organ system → Organism
The structural hierarchy is cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism, as given in the source.
Which of the following is a functional role of the cell?
BeginnerPerforming digestion
Functional roles include performing processes like digestion, respiration, and excretion, as mentioned in the source.
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