Cell Theory

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

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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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For generations, people believed in "spontaneous generation."  Spontaneous generation is the idea that . . . . 

• ..... all living things are made of cells
• ... all cells come from other cells.
• living things could "generate" from non-living matter. 
• cells are the basic unit of structure and function

Which of the following statements is not part of the cell theory?

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.
• All cells are produced from other cells.
• Only animal cells are composed of cells.
• All living things are composed of cells.

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