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Cell theory is the current leading theory used to describe the characteristics of living things. Which of the following is NOT part of the Cell Theory?
a) All organisms are composed of one or more cells.
b) All cells have the ability to move.
c) The cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.
d) All cells come from pre-existing cells by cell reproduction (except the original cell).

Many scientists, including Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann, contributed to the cell theory. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic components of the cell theory?
a) Cells are the basic units of organisms.
b) All living things are composed of cells.
c) Cells can come only from other cells.
d) All cells must eventually die.

The cell theory applies to all types of cells, including the one shown in the diagram below. According to the cell theory, what is the basic unit of all living things?
a) the cell wall
b) the cell itself
c) the cell membrane
d) the cell cytoplasm

The cell theory was developed based upon the research done by many scientists over many years. Which of the following statements is NOT a part of the modern cell theory?
a) Cells are the basic units of life
b) All organisms are composed of cells
c) All cells are microscopic
d) All cells come from pre-existing cells

The cell theory was formulated only after the invention of the microscope. To which aspect of the cell theory did the microscope first contribute?
a) All organisms are composed of cells.
b) All cells perform similar functions.
c) New cells arise from preexisting cells.
d) Only plant cells contain a cell wall.

According to the cell theory, could a single cell organisms be considered a a living thing?
a) No, because the organisms must be a Prokaryotic cell.
b) Yes, because the organisms must be a Prokaryotic cell.
c) No, because a single cell and not be a complete organisms.
d) Yes, because a cell is considered the basic structure of life.

Prussian doctor that proposed all cells come from pre existing or other cells by cell division, 3rd part of the cell theory
a) Schleiden
b) Schwann
c) Hooke
d) Virchow

What is the cell theory?
a) All living things are composed of cells.
b) Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.
c) New cells are produced from existing cells.
d) All of the above.

Why did Robert Hooke name cells cells?
a) they were circles
b) they were triangular
c) They looked like tiny monk cells
d) they were connected

Part of the cell theory states that the cell is the basic unit of all living things. Julio wanted to use an analogy to explain this statement to his friend. What analogy should Julio use?
a) Books tell different stories.
b) Newspapers are printed every day.
c) Words can either be written or spoken.
d) The same letters are used to make all the words.

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