The Cell Theory & Types of Cells

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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What structures are found in plant cells, but not in animal cells?

• Only plant cells have cell walls and mitochondria.

• Only plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts.

• Only plant cells have chloroplasts and mitochondria.

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Which organism is made up of cells that have both a cell membrane and a cell wall?

• desert mouse
• human 
• maple tree
• zebra

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An Amoeba is a unicellular, animal-like protist that lives in ponds and streams. According to cell theory, where did this cell come from?

• another pre-existing amoeba cell.
• energy from sun that allowed the protist to reproduce.
• a multicellular organism.
• the nonliving environment.

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This type of cell doesn't contain a nucleus.

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Body Cells

Which of the following are statements of the cell theory? (choose all that apply)

• All living things are made of cells.

• All living things have DNA inside a nucleus.

• Cells are the basic unit of life.

• Cells come from other living cells.

• All living things require energy.

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Found in plants, animals, protists and fungi

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Both

Which organelle belongs in both plant and animal cells?

• Cytoplasm
• Chloroplast
• Large Central Vacuole
• Cell Wall

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Which organelle belongs in both plant and animal cells?

• Chloroplast
• Mitochondrion
• Large Central Vacuole
• Cell Wall

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Cell theory was first proposed in 1838. Evidence obtained through additional scientific investigations resulted in the current cell theory. Which statement describes a component of the original cell theory that was removed because of the new scientific knowledge?

• Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life.

• Cells form through spontaneous generation.

• All cells come from other preexisting cells.

• All living things are made of cells.