Cell Size Lesson

The smallest unit of life is the ____

• cell

• homeostasis

• organism

• protein

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Which statement is true?

• Cells come in different shapes, but are all about the same size—very, very small.

• Cells come in different shapes and sizes.

• Cells all have the same shape, but come in different sizes.

• Cells are all the same shape and size—small and rounded.

Which is true about cell size?

• All cells are the same size.

• Eukaryotic cells are smaller than prokaryotic cells.

• Their size is limited by their outer surface area.

• All cells are the same size.

Smaller in size.

• Eukaryote

• Prokaryote

• Both

A microscope is an instrument that.

• makes faraway objects look closer.

• makes small objects appear larger.

• decreases the size of small objects.

• increases the size of small objects.

Which statement is true about the living organisms you viewed under the microscope 🔬 p.11.?

• All the cells in each slide looked the same 🔬

• All the cells on each slide were the same size 🔬

• The cells in each slide had different shapes and sizes 🔬

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What is the primary reason for the small size of most cells?

• To maximize surface area to volume ratio

• To minimize energy consumption

• To fit into small spaces

• To avoid detection by predators

Which of the following is a typical size range for most animal cells?

• 1-10 micrometers

• 10-100 micrometers

• 100-1000 micrometers

• 1000-10000 micrometers

Why do larger cells often have more than one nucleus?

• To increase genetic diversity

• To control more cellular processes

• To store more DNA

• To support larger cell size

What limits the maximum size of a cell?

• The amount of DNA

• The rate of diffusion

• The number of mitochondria

• The cell's surface area