Cell Theory

What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?

• All living things have hair.
• All living things are made of cells and come from other cells.
• The cells of all living things have chloroplast.
• All living things can move. 

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When cells are damaged, new cells are created by cell division. How does the cell theory support this fact?

• It states that all cells have a nucleus which divides.
• It states that all living things are made up of one or more cells.
• It states that cells come from previously existing cells.
•  It states that the basic units of structure and function are cells.

The ___ is the basic unit of sturucture and function of organisms

• atom
• cell
• matter
• all other answers are correct

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Which statement is a part of the cell theory?

• all cells come from preexisting cells
• bacteria are prokaryotic cells
• eukaryotic cells are complex
• humans are multicellular

The Cell Theory states...

• atoms create all matter
• living things evolve
• the cell is the backbone of all matter
• cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms

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What tool do you use to view the cells?

• metric ruler
• centrifuge
• microscope
• pipette

Which of the following is NOT a cell theory.

• All non-living things are made of cells
• All cells come from pre-existing cells
• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things

Rocks are not living because

• they never move
• they aren't needed for humans
• they are not made of cells
• they don't break down

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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic points of Cell Theory?

• All living things are made of cells.
• The cell is the smallest living thing that can perform all the functions of life.
• Cells are too small to see without a microscope.  
• All cells must come from pre-existing cells.

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Cells are often called "the ____ of life."

• bread
• road map
• building blocks
• meaning

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