🧬 Why Is the Cell Called the Structural and Functional Unit of Life? 🔬 (Explained Through the Lens of Micro-Architecture)
When we look at a towering skyscraper or an intricately designed computer chip, we marvel at how something so complex is made of the tiniest, well-designed components. Similarly, life—despite all its complexity—is constructed from cells , making them the structural and functional unit of life . But have you ever considered thinking of cells as the "architects" and "engineers" of life itself ? In this post, we explore the concept from a new perspective: how cells serve as nature’s living micro-architects , building and running everything from bacteria to human beings. 🏗️ What Makes the Cell a “Structural Unit”? 🧱 To say that cells are the structural units of life is like saying bricks are the structural units of a building. Every part of a living organism is either made of a cell or produced by cells . According to the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) , every living thing on Earth is made up of cells—whether it's a unicellular organism lik...