The smallest functional and structural unit of life is the
A) Ion
B) Atom
C) Compound
D) Molecule
E) Cell

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A cell is the smallest unit of life that is able to perform all basic functions of life, including metabolism, growth, and reproduction. While ions, atoms, compounds, and molecules are important in the chemistry of life, they do not have all the properties of life and cannot function independently.

The Smallest Functional and Structural Unit of Life Is the