Which statements accurately describe cells? Check all that apply.

Question

Cells are the smallest unit of life.
All organisms are made up of cells.
Cells only make up unicellular organisms.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells.
A plant is a unicellular organism made up of one cell.

Answer 1

The accurate statements describing cells are:

1. Cells are the smallest unit of life.
2. All organisms are made up of cells.
3. Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells.

The following statements are not accurate:

• Cells only make up unicellular organisms. (This is incorrect; multicellular organisms also consist of cells.)
• A plant is a unicellular organism made up of one cell. (This is incorrect as most plants are multicellular organisms.)