Question

What is the basic unit of structure and function of a living organisms?

Answer 1

Cells are the structural functinal unit of living organisms.

Explanation:

1. Structural Unit-Single-celled organisms fulfil all the functions of the organ systems found in a multicellular organisms. Their is no differentiation of organ system in the single-celled oeganisms e.g., Amoeba, although their assigned functions are performed similar to the the functions of an organied multicellular organisms.
2. Fuctional Unit-All the functions such reproduction, respiration etc., are performed in single-celled organisms like a multicellular organisms.
3. So, we can conclude that cells are the structural and functional unit the organisms. Thank You.