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Which of the following is the best explanation for why cells are considered the smallest units of living things. Cells have the ability to reproduce identical copies of themselves in a process called mitosis. Cells cannot be seen with the naked eye and are considered microscopic. Cells are the simplest structure to fit all of the characteristics necessary to be considered alive. Cells are highly ordered and complex.

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Answer: Cells are the simplest structure to fit all of the characteristics necessary to be considered alive.

Explanation:

The cell is regarded as the smallest unit of all living things because it can carry out all life activities such as:

- feeding

- reproduction

- excretion

- growth

- adaptation

- respiration

- definite life span

- sensitivity, and

- movement

All these characteristics possessed by cells are the characteristics of living things.

adeoladokun31

Answer: Cells are the simplest structure to fit all the characteristics to necessary to be considered alive.

Explanation:

Cell is the smallest and basic units of life I.e it is the building blocks of living organisms. Cells can exist on their own. Cells are the smallest unit of life because they are the smallest components of living organisms and have simplest structure to fit characteristics to be considered alive.

These characteristics are exhibited by living cells and they are;

Reproduction, feeding,respiration, movement, sensitivity, excretion ,growth and death.

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