Bill Nye Cells Video

The video explains that all living things, including plants and animals, are made of cells. It humorously discusses how cells are the building blocks of life, similar to bricks in a wall, but with the ability to reproduce. The video covers the different types of cells in animals and plants, their functions, and how they contribute to growth and structure in organisms.

What are the basic building blocks of all living organisms?

• Molecules

• Tissues

• Cells

• Atoms

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in animals?

• Eye cells

• Nose cells

• Fur-making cells

• Leaf cells

How are humans more similar to rabbits than to carrots?

• Both can move

• Both are mammals

• Both are made of animal cells

• Both have fur

Approximately how many cells are in the human body?

• 100 trillion

• 1 million

• 100 million

• 1 billion

Which of the following is a function of blood cells?

• Producing sound

• Generating electricity

• Digesting food

• Transporting oxygen

What is the main difference between cells and bricks?

• Bricks are flexible

• Cells are alive

• Cells are larger

• Bricks can reproduce

What happens when more cells are produced than die off?

• The organism stays the same size

• The organism shrinks

• The organism becomes weaker

• The organism grows

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cells?

• They perform specific functions

• They are non-living

• They can reproduce

• They are the building blocks of life

What analogy is used to describe the structure of cells in the video?

• Cells are like molecules

• Cells are like bricks

• Cells are like atoms

• Cells are like stones

Why is it important for cells to reproduce?

• To change the organism's color

• To create new species

• To replace dying cells

• To maintain the size of the organism