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True or false: The term 'cell' comes from the Latin word cellula meaning 'small house'
True or false: The term 'cell' comes from the Latin word cellula meaning 'small house'
False
True or false: Most plant and animal cells are visible under an electron microscope
True or false: Most plant and animal cells are visible under an electron microscope
False
True or false: Organisms can only be classified as either unicellular or multicellular
True or false: Organisms can only be classified as either unicellular or multicellular
False
True or false: Cells are not capable of specialization and mobility within the cell
True or false: Cells are not capable of specialization and mobility within the cell
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True or false: The study of cells and how they work has not led to many scientific advancements
True or false: The study of cells and how they work has not led to many scientific advancements
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True or false: Every cell consists of cytoplasm enclosed within a membrane, and contains many macromolecules such as proteins, DNA and RNA, as well as many small molecules of nutrients and metabolites.
True or false: Every cell consists of cytoplasm enclosed within a membrane, and contains many macromolecules such as proteins, DNA and RNA, as well as many small molecules of nutrients and metabolites.
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True or false: Cells can acquire specified function and carry out various tasks within the cell such as replication, DNA repair, protein synthesis, and motility.
True or false: Cells can acquire specified function and carry out various tasks within the cell such as replication, DNA repair, protein synthesis, and motility.
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True or false: Most plant and animal cells are only visible under a light microscope, with dimensions between 1 and 100 micrometres.
True or false: Most plant and animal cells are only visible under a light microscope, with dimensions between 1 and 100 micrometres.
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True or false: Electron microscopy gives a much higher resolution showing greatly detailed cell structure.
True or false: Electron microscopy gives a much higher resolution showing greatly detailed cell structure.
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True or false: Organisms can be classified as unicellular (consisting of a single cell such as bacteria) or multicellular (including plants and animals).
True or false: Organisms can be classified as unicellular (consisting of a single cell such as bacteria) or multicellular (including plants and animals).
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