Understanding Cells and Organisms

Front

What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?

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Cell

Front

Which of the following statements is part of the Cell Theory?

• All living things are made of tissues.
• Cells are the basic unit of life.
• All organisms are made of organs.
• Tissues are the building blocks of life.

Back

Cells are the basic unit of life.

Front

What type of cell lacks a nucleus?

Back

Prokaryotic

Front

Which of the following is an example of an organ?

• Muscle tissue
• Heart
• Bacteria
• Cell

Back

Heart

Front

What is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function called?

Back

Tissue

Front

Which type of cell contains a nucleus?

Back

Eukaryotic

Front

What is an organism?

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A living thing that can function independently

Front

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Cell Theory?

• All cells come from pre-existing cells.
• Cells are the basic unit of life.
• All living things are made of organs.
• All living things are made of cells.

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All living things are made of organs.

Front

Characteristic of prokaryotic cells? Options: They have a nucleus, They lack membrane-bound organelles, They are always multicellular, They are made of tissues.

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They lack membrane-bound organelles.

Front

What is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life processes?

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Cell