Question

1. german scientists schleiden and schwann determined that the basic unit of structure and function in living things is the

a. atom. \tc. cell.
b. molecule. \td. nucleus.

Explanation:

Schleiden and Schwann are the co-founders of cell theory, which states that the cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms. Atoms, molecules are non-living building blocks, and the nucleus is just a component within a cell.

Answer:

c. cell.