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The Fundamental Unit of Life — Science STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceThe Fundamental Unit of Life1 Mark
MCQ
_____ is the basic unit of life.
  • A
    Cell.
  • B
    Tissue.
  • C
    System.
  • D
    Organism.
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Answer

  1. Cell.

Explanation:

Cells are called as the basic unit of life because all the living organisms are made up of cells and also all the functions taking place inside the body of organisms are performed by cells. Cells provide the specific conditions, for the occurrence of the metabolic reactions. These have the specialized enzymes, which catalyze the biochemical reaction and regulates the functions of the body.

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