Essential Question: Identify and explain the three components of Cell Theory.

Answer:
The three parts of the cell theory are as follows
(1) All living things are made up of cells
(2) Cells are the smallest units (or most basic building blocks) of life
(3) All cells come from preexisting cells through the process of cell division.
Explanation:
(1) The first characteristic of a living thing is that they are made up of cells. A cell is the basic building block of all organisms. It is the smallest unit of organization in a living thing. They contain the organism's hereditary information (DNA) and can make copies of themselves in a process called mitosis.
(2) Cells make up the smallest level of a living organism such as yourself and other living things. The cellular level of an organism is where the metabolic processes occur that keep the organism alive. That is why the cell is called the fundamental unit of life.
(3) All living cells arise from pre-existing cells by division. The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms. The activity of an organism depends on the total activity of independent cells. Energy flow (metabolism and biochemistry) occurs within cells.