Which statement best describes the cell theory?

A) All living organisms grow and develop.
B) All living organisms respond to stimuli.
C) All living organisms are composed of basic units called cells.
D) All living organisms change locations to find food or to escape predators.
E) All living organisms can form a population of organisms.

Cell Theory

The scientific theory that the cell is the basic unit of life, of which all living things are composed, and that all cells are derived from pre-existing cells.

Living Organisms

Entities that exhibit the characteristics of life, including the ability to grow, reproduce, perform metabolic functions, and adapt to their environment.

Basic Units

The fundamental components or building blocks from which something is constructed or based.