Cell Theory Answers

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3

Jellyfish, mushrooms, oak trees, and bacteria contain cells. Which component of cell theory does this best illustrate?

A
All living things are made of cells.
B
Most organisms are made of cells.
C
All cells come from other cells.
D
Plants are made of cells.
4

Which best describes the importance of the microscope to the development of cell theory?

A
Microscopes color different parts of cells so they can be seen with the naked eye.
B
Cells are too small to see with the naked eye, and a microscope magnifies them.
C
The lenses in a microscope reduce the image of an organism to the size of a cell.
D
Microscopes trap “animalcules” from pond water so they can be studied.
5

Why are cells called the building blocks of an organism?

A
They are visible to the naked eye.
B
They are made from nonliving materials.
C
They are the basic unit of life.
D
They are able to generate new cells.
7

I. Plant cells are formed from fertile soil.II. Animal cells must function properly for an organism to be healthy.III.Cells make up the petals, stem, and leaves of a lily plant.IV. Bacteria are produced from other living bacteria.

A
Schwann would make Statement I and Schleiden would make Statement IV.
B
Schwann would make Statement II and Schleiden would make Statement III.
C
Schwann would make Statement III and Schleiden would make Statement II.
D
Schwann would make Statement IV and Schleiden would make Statement I.
8

Neurons are brain cells. Where would a new neuron come from?

A
bacteria
B
nonliving matter
C
other cells
D
food
10

Tumu’s class was given an assignment to feature a scientist that contributed to the development of the cell theory. The class decided to use images to feature the scientist of their choice.Which image would Tumu most likely use in his assignment to feature Rudolf Virchow?

A
the magnified shapes of cells in a piece of cork
B
the different cells that make up a plant leaf
C
the types of cells at work in the human body
D
the way root cells reproduce to increase root length

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