___ is the basic structural and functional unit of life.

Tissue

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Nucleus

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Chlorophyll

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Cell

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Solution

The correct option is D Cell
The cell is capable of autonomous existence. As we all know, the body of all living beings is made up of cells, where some basic life process or functions such as digestion , respiration , excretion, etc takes place to keep the organism alive.
Therefore, a cell is called as the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms.

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