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Science Explainer- History of the cell: Discovering the cell

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Read the passage History of the cell: Discovering the cell. Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage History of the cell: Discovering the cell. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

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Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

Plants and animals are made of __________, some of which can be reprogrammed into _______________that can be used to help treat _____________.

Other Answer Choices:

diseases

stem cells

chromosomes

cells

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Question 2

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Drag the cell discovery to the correct box that indicates whether it is a contribution of early cell theory or an advancement in the understanding of cell biology.

scientists discover the structure of genetic material
the cell wall is discovered in plant cells
chromosomes are discovered to contain genes that are passed to the next generation
scientists discover that simple cells develop into specialized cells
scientists discover that the cell is the simplest unit of life

Early Cell Theory
Advancements in cell biology

Question 3

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Which statements about stem cells are supported by the passage? Select two correct answers.

Induced pluripotent stem cells are used in medical treatments.

Stem cells are not generated from other cells.

Stem cells are specialized cells with specific functions.

Only humans contain stem cells.

Adult tissues, such as skin, can be reprogrammed into stem cells.