1.1 - Core Principles of Cell Theory
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Practice Questions
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What is the first principle of Cell Theory?
💡 Hint: Think about what all forms of life have in common.
Name an exception to Cell Theory.
💡 Hint: Consider cells that have unusual characteristics.
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What principle states that all living organisms are composed of cells?
💡 Hint: Consider what unites all forms of life.
True or False: Striated muscle fibers conform to the classic definition of a cell as a single unit.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of muscle fibers.
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Analyze the significance of exceptions to Cell Theory in the study of biology. How might they influence future research?
💡 Hint: Think about how exceptions reshape our overall understanding of cellular biology.
Compare and contrast striated muscle fibers and giant algae in the context of cell theory exceptions. What does this tell us about the diversity of cellular structures?
💡 Hint: Consider what each case reveals about how we understand cellular forms.
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