Cell Theory Lesson

Which is the MOST accurate description about cells that make up larger organisms (e.g., whales, elephants) compared to smaller organisms (e.g., bacteria, ants)?

• Larger organisms are made up of more cells than smaller organisms.

• Larger organisms are made up of fewer cells than smaller organisms.

• Larger organisms are made up of larger cells than smaller organisms.

• Larger organisms are made up of smaller cells than smaller organisms

Which part of the cell theory BEST explains why mushrooms do NOT come from dirt? Dirt is a nonliving thing.

• Cells are the basic units of life.

• All cells come from pre-existing cells.

• All organisms are made up of one or more cells.

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

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What tool do you use to view the cells?

• metric ruler

• centrifuge

• microscope

• telescope

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All cells come from___________ cells.

• pregnant

• pre-existing

• paternal

• pin size

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How are unicellular organisms different from multicellular organisms? 

• There are no differences.

• They are made of many cells. 

• They are only classified as prokaryotes.

• They are made of only one cell. 

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Select all components of cell theory listed below.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!

• Cells are the basic unit of life.

• All cells must be heterotrophic.

• All cells come from pre-existing cells.

• All organisms are made up of one or more cells.

Who discovered that all plants are made of cells?

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Who came up with the term "cell" after viewing a cross-section of cork under a microscope?

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Who discovered that all cells come from pre-existing cells?

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