Ram's teacher was showing the structure of a cell under a compound microscope,highlighting different parts like the cell wall,cell membrane,and nucleus. The teacher explained the difference between plant and animal cells,noting that the cell wall is found only in plant cells. Everyone observed the structure carefully and understood its structural importance.
$(a)$ What kind of qualities are shown by Ram?
$(b)$ Why is the cell called the structural and functional unit of life?

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$(i)$ Respectful attitude towards teachers.
$(ii)$ Attentiveness and curiosity.
$(iii)$ Good observation skills.
$(b)$ $A$ cell is called the structural and functional unit of life because:
$(i)$ It is the basic building block of all living organisms (structural unit).
$(ii)$ It contains specialized organelles that perform all essential life processes like respiration,nutrition,and excretion,which are necessary for the survival of the organism (functional unit).

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