Question

Define cell.

• A. Basic structural, functional and biological unit that can replicate independently
• B. All of the above
• C. Biopolymers or large biomolecules essential for all known forms of life
• D. A thick solution mainly composed of water, salts and proteins

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

• The cells are the basic structural, functional and biological unit of all known living organisms.
• Cells are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently and are often called the building blocks of life.
• The human body is composed of trillions of cells.
• They provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy and carry out specialized functions.
• Cells also contain the body's hereditary material and can make copies of them.

So, the correct answer is option B.