ScienceQuestion 77 of 120
The smallest unit of life capable of carrying out all life processes is the—
a.cell
b.atom
c.molecule
d.organ
Explanation
The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things. Atoms and molecules are smaller but are not themselves alive. Organs are made of many cells working together.
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