Cells as the Basic Unit of Life
Grade 745 min
Learning Objective
I can explain how all living organisms are made of one or more cells that come from pre-existing cells.
Lesson Flow
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The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how the cell theory explains that all living organisms are composed of cells. Provide examples of both unicellular and multicellular organisms to support your explanation. Explain the significance of the statement "all cells come from pre-existing cells" in the context of the cell theory. How does this concept relate to the process of cell division? ”
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