Question

drawing of five organisms
snail butterfly sea fan leech fern
the cell theory applies to all organisms, including the 5 organisms in the picture.
which of the following statements describes how these organisms are an example of the cell theory?
4 points
a the organisms lack a nucleus
b the organisms are made of one or more cell
c the cells of the organisms undergo photosynthesis
d the cells of the organisms are identical to each other

1. all living things that are multicellular have levels of organization inside them. starting with the smallest and moving on to the largest in the hierarchy, which of the following is correct order? (hint: it starts with the smallest unit of life)

4 points
a cell, organism, tissue, organ system, organ
b cell, tissue, organism, organ system, organ
c organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell
d cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

1. which factor contributed most to the development of the cell theory?

4 points
a the discovery of many new species during the last century
b the development of advanced techniques to determine the chemical composition of substances
c the increase in knowledge concerning factors influencing evolution
d the improvement of microscopes and how we have used them in the last few centuries

1. which of the following is a characteristic that all living organisms have in common?

4 points
a all living organisms are made up of cells
b all living organisms are multicellular
c all living organisms make their own food
d all living organisms have cells with a nucleus

Explanation:

• Question 6: The cell - theory states that all living organisms are made of one or more cells. Option B is correct as it aligns with this fundamental tenet.
• Question 7: The correct order of levels of organization in multicellular organisms from smallest to largest is cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism. Option D is correct.
• Question 8: The improvement of microscopes was crucial for observing cells and contributed most to the development of the cell theory. Option D is correct.
• Question 9: A characteristic that all living organisms have in common is that they are made up of cells. Option A is correct.

Answer:

1. B. the organisms are made of one or more cell
2. D. cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
3. D. the improvement of microscopes and how we have used them in the last few centuries
4. A. all living organisms are made up of cells