BIOLOGY
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781264839698
Author: Raven
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 1, Problem 5U
The cell theory states that
a. cells are small.
b. cells are highly organized.
c. there is only one basic type of cell.
d. all living things are made up of cells.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
The cell theory states:a. Cells form as organelles and molecules become grouped togetherin an organized manner.b. The normal functioning of an organism does not depend on itsindividual cells.c. The cell is the basic unit of life.d. Only eukaryotic organisms are made of cells.
What are the tenets of cell theory? Select all that apply.
A. Every living organism consists of one or more cells.
B. Cells are individually alive and are the basic structural and functional units of life.
C. All living cells arise by division of preexisting cells.
D. Living cells possess DNA contained within a nucleus.
According to cell theory
A. all cells have nuclei
B. all cells are living
C. cells, are fundamental units of all the living organisms
D. cells arise from pre-existing cells
Chapter 1 Solutions
BIOLOGY
Ch. 1.1 - Compare biology to other natural sciences.Ch. 1.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 1.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 1.2 - Compare the different types of reasoning used by...Ch. 1.2 - Demonstrate how to formulate and test a...Ch. 1.3 - Examine Darwins theory of evolution by natural...Ch. 1.3 - Describe the evidence that supports the theory of...Ch. 1.4 - Discuss the core concepts that underlie the study...Ch. 1 - Data analysis What is the effect of reducing the...Ch. 1 - Inquiry question Might this effect be achieved...
Ch. 1 - Prob. 2IQCh. 1 - Prob. 1UCh. 1 - Prob. 2UCh. 1 - A hypothesis in biology is best described as a. a...Ch. 1 - Prob. 4UCh. 1 - The cell theory states that a. cells are small. b....Ch. 1 - The molecule DNA is important to biological...Ch. 1 - The organization of living systems is a. linear...Ch. 1 - The idea of evolution a. was original to Darwin....Ch. 1 - What is the significance of Pasteurs experiment to...Ch. 1 - Which of the following is NOT an example of...Ch. 1 - How is the process of natural selection different...Ch. 1 - If you found a fossil for a modem organism next to...Ch. 1 - The theory of evolution by natural selection is a...Ch. 1 - In which domain of life would you find only...Ch. 1 - Evolutionary conservation occurs when a...Ch. 1 - Exobiology is the study of life on other planets....Ch. 1 - The classic experiment by Pasteur (figure 1.4)...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which of the following statements is NOT part of the cell theory? a. All organisms are composed of one or more cells. b. Cells come from other cells by division. c. Cells are the smallest living things. d. Eukaryotic cells have evolved from prokaryotic cells.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is not part of the cell theory? A. All cells are surrounded by a cell wall. B. All living cells come from division of preexisting cells. C. Every living organism consists of one or more cells.arrow_forwardThe cell theory states thata. all life comes from preexisting cells.b. all life is composed of cells.c. the cell is the basic unit of life.d. All of these are correct.arrow_forward
- Below are three statements - two of which are truths and one is a lie. Which of the following statements is a lie? a. Rough ER and smooth ER mainly function for protein synthesis. b. There are two types of secretory activities of a cell. c. A cell that makes steroid hormones has a high concentration of smooth endoplasmic reticulum.arrow_forwardAll cells have all of the following except a. plasma membrane. b. genetic material. c. cytoplasm. d. cell wall.arrow_forwardWhich one of the following statements is NOT TRUE: a. Cilia are responsible for increasing surface area b. Cilia are a type of cell surface specialization c. Cilia are responsible for movement of substances over a surface d. Cilia are hair-like structuresarrow_forward
- The information regarding cell functioning is carried out of the nucleus by a. amino acids. b. RNA. c. proteins. d. enzymes.arrow_forwardThe cell theory states thata. all living things are composed of cells.b. cells are the smallest units of living organisms.c. new cells come from pre-existing cells by cell division.d. all of the above.e. a and b only.arrow_forwardThe most important factor that limits the size of a cell is the a. quantity of proteins and organelles a cell can make. b. rate of diffusion of small molecules. c. surface area-to-volume ratio of the cell. d. amount of DNA in the cell.arrow_forward
- In which of the following is cell modification mostly involved? a. absorption b. locomotion c. nutrition d. secretionarrow_forwardCell theory states thata. all organisms have cell walls.b. all cellular organisms undergo sexual reproduction.c. all living organisms use cells for energy, either their ownor they ingest cells of other organisms.d. all living organisms consist of cells that come from othercellsarrow_forwardThe cell theory is a list of ideas that describe the functions and importance of cells in living organisms. Which of the following statements is not a part of the cell theory? a) Cells divide to make copies of themselves. b) Cells can form from non-living matter. c) All living things are made of one or more cells. d) Cells are the smallest unit of life.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Biology - Intro to Cell Structure - Quick Review!; Author: The Organic Chemistry Tutor;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwAJ8ByQH2U;License: Standard youtube license