Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
The Cell Theory – A Big Idea in Science
Understand the key ideas of cell theory and why all life is cellular.
Module
Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
Which of the following is a statement of cell theory?
Question 2
Multiple choice
According to cell theory, where do new cells come from?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Which scientist used the term 'cell' for the first time after observing cork under a microscope?
Question 4
True or false
The cell is the basic unit of life, meaning that even the simplest living organism is made of at least one cell.
Question 5
Matching
Match each statement of cell theory to what it means.