AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An amoeba is a one-celled organism. Which of the statements about amoebas is supported by the cell theory? An amoeba-
A
has a globular, undefined size and shape.
B
moves slowly using a pseudopod.
C
contains organelles called chloroplasts.
D
must obtain energy and releases waste.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An amoeba is a one-celled organism. Which of the statements about amoebas is supported by the cell theory? An amoeba– A has a globular, undefined size and shape.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amoeba is a unicellular organism that has the ability to change its shape. They are usually found in water bodies such as ponds, lakes and slow-moving rivers. Sometimes, these unicellular organisms can also make their way inside the human body and cause various illnesses.

Detailed explanation-3: -An amoeba, sometimes written as “ameba", is a term generally used to describe a single celled eukaryotic organism that has no definite shape and that moves by means of pseudopodia. Pseudopodia or pseudopods are temporary projections of the cell and the word literally means “false feet".

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The statement that best describes the cell theory is seen in choice C: all living organisms are composed of basic units called cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which statement best describes how the invention of the microscope helped shape the modern cell theory? The invention of the microscope allowed scientists to see cells form spontaneously.

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