Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 1, Problem 10RQ
The smallest unit of biological structure that meets the functional requirements of “living” is the _______.
a. organ
b. organelle
c. cell
d. macromolecule
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Biology 2e
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