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

• Atom
• Cell
• Matter
• All of these

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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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Who looked at cork and named the cell?

• Robert Hooke
• Van Leeuwenhoek
• Robert Brown
• Francesco Redi

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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Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts 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.

When observing cells, which of the following pieces of equipment is most appropriate?

• Hand lens
• Telescope
• Petri dish
• Microscope

Which of the following IS a major principle of the Cell Theory?

• All cells form through binary fission
• All cells contain a nucleus
• All cells arise from pre-existing cells
• All cells contain DNA

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 chloroplasts
• All living things can move. 

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According to cell theory, where did this cell come from?

• Another living cell
• Energy from sun
• A multicellular organism
• The nonliving environment

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This image shows the detailed structure of the tiny mitochondria organelle.  Which microscope most likely took this image?

• Compound Light
• Scanning Electron
• Dissecting
• Transmission Electron