Question

practice it! select the statement that accurately summarizes what it means to say that cells are the \basic unit\ of life. cells can divide to make new cells in all organisms. cells are made of molecules and atoms. cells are the smallest part of organisms that are alive. cells can be broken down into smaller living parts.

Explanation:

The concept of cells as the basic unit of life implies they are the smallest living entities in organisms. Cells being able to divide is a property but not the core meaning of being basic unit. While cells are made of molecules and atoms, that doesn't define them as the basic unit. And cells are not made of smaller living parts.

Answer:

Cells are the smallest part of organisms that are alive.