In All Organisms, the Basic Unit of Structure and Function

Question

In all organisms, the basic unit of structure and function is
A)the atom.
B)the molecule.
C)the macromolecule.
D)the cell.

Accepted Answer

The cell is the basic unit of structure and function in all organisms, as it is the smallest independently functioning unit of life. While atoms, molecules, and macromolecules are all important components of cells, they are not considered the basic unit of structure and function in all organisms.