Cell Theory: Basic Cell Facts
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental tenet of the cell theory?

  • Energy flows through cells.
  • Cells can spontaneously generate from non-living matter under specific conditions. (correct)
  • All organisms are composed of one or more cells.
  • All cells have a similar composition, but many are specialized for specific functions.

Cell biology is the study of cells using microscopes.

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Name three fundamental principles of the cell theory.

  1. All organisms are made of cells. 2. Cells are the basic units of life. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

All cells contain ______ material that is replicated during cell division.

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Which process primarily happens within cells, according to cell theory?

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Cells

The fundamental units of structure and function in living organisms.

Hereditary Material in Cells

Cells contain DNA, which carries genetic information passed on during cell division.

Cell Origin

All cells arise from existing cells through cell division.

Organism Composition

Living organisms are composed of one (unicellular) or many (multicellular) cells.

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Energy Flow in Cells

Energy transformations essential for life occur within cells.

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Study Notes

  • Cell Theory includes the basic facts about all cells.

Basic Facts About All Cells

  • Cells are the fundamental units of life.
  • Cells contain hereditary material that replicates during cell division.
  • All cells originate from pre-existing cells.
  • All organisms, whether unicellular or multicellular, consist of one or more cells.
  • Energy flows through cells.
  • Biochemistry and metabolism occur within cells.
  • Cells share a similar composition but are often specialized for specific functions.
  • Cell Biology is the study of cells through a microscope.

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Cells are the fundamental units of life and contain hereditary material that replicates during cell division. All cells originate from pre-existing cells, and organisms consist of one or more cells. Biochemistry and metabolism occur within cells.

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