Discovering Cells Lesson

Question 1

What are the 3 statements that make up the Cell Theory?

Answer 1

The 3 statements are:

• All living things are composed of cells.
• Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.
• All cells are produced from other living cells.

Question 2

How do specialized cells share a division of labor? What types of organisms are they found in?

Answer 2

Specialized cells share a division of labor by diving the jobs. One cell does one kinds of a job, while other types of cells do other jobs. Specialized cells are found in multicellular organisms such as humans.

Question 3

What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms? Give an example of each

Answer 3

Multicellular organisms are made of many cells. Unicellular organisms are made of only one cell.
Example of a multicellular organism: humans
Example of a unicellular organism: amoeba

Question 4

What are the five levels of organization in the human body? Define each

Answer 4

• A cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living
things.
• A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to
perform a specific function.
• An organ is made up of different kinds of tissues that
function together.
• An organ system is a group of organs that work together
to perform a major function.

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