The cell is the basic structural unit of living organisms. What does this statement mean?

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Cell is the smallest and fundamental unit of life. All living organisms are essentially made up of cells and the functions carried out by cells is responsible for the perpetuation of life. This is the reason why cells are also referred to as basic structural unit of living organisms.

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