Chapter 05 The Fundamental Unit of Life Questions-01
Questions
1. Who discovered cells, and how?
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Cell was discovered by Robert Hooke with the help of his selfdesigned microscope. He examined a thin slice of cork and saw that the cork resembled the structure of a honey comb consisting of many compartments.
2. Why is the cell called the structural and functional unit of life?
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There are various components in the animal and plant cell known as cell organelles.Each kind of cell organelle performs a specific function, such as making new materials in the cells, release of waste, transportation, etc. Thus, a cell can perform all its functions with the help of these organelles. That is why the cells are called structural and functional unit of life.
