The Smallest Structural Unit That Exhibits the Characteristics of Living

Question

The smallest structural unit that exhibits the characteristics of living things is
A)an organ.
B)an individual.
C)tissue.
D)a cell.
E)a system.

Accepted Answer

A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of living organisms. It can carry out essential processes such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction. Tissues, organs, systems, and individuals are all made up of cells working together, but cells are the fundamental unit of life.