Question

Living systems are incredibly diverse in size, shape, environment, and behavior. It is estimated that there are between 10 million and 100 million different species. Despite this wide variety of organisms, it remains difficult to define what it means to say something is alive. Which of the following can be described as the smallest living unit?A.) OrganelleB.) DNAC.) ProteinD.) Cell

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is:

Cell (D.)

Explanation:

The cell is the basic structural, functional and biological unit of a living organism that is the smallest unit of life. It is said to be the building block of life. Being the smallest unit of life, a cell is a collection of organelles and biomolecules that can function independently and still possess the qualities of life. These structures are enclosed in a cytoplasm, within a membrane, and these biomolecules include Nucleic acids (DNA, RNA), proteins etc.