The simplest independent unit of life is known as:
Correct answer: B. Cell
- A. Bacterial colony
- B. Cell
- C. Chloroplast
- D. DNA
Explanation
The cell is the simplest entity that can exist as an independent unit of life. Every known living organism is either a single cell or an ensemble of a few to many cells.
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