Question

1. kelli and komar make the following arguments during their observations. one of the arguments is correct. select the correct argument and the evidence that supports it.

kellis argument: cells are the smallest living unit of matter.
komars argument: organisms are the smallest living unit of matter.
kellis argument is correct. observations of grass in nature would show that grass is smaller than all of the surrounding plants
komars argument is correct. observations of grass under a microscope would show that grass is made up of cells, which are living
komars argument is correct. observations of grass in nature would show that grass is smaller than all of the surrounding plants.
kellis argument is correct. observations of grass under a microscope would show that grass is made up of cells, which are living
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Explanation:

According to the cell theory, cells are the basic unit of life. All living organisms are made up of cells. Grass, like other organisms, is composed of cells. Observing grass under a microscope would show that it is made up of cells (which are living), supporting Kelli's argument that cells are the smallest living unit of matter. Komar's argument that organisms are the smallest living unit is incorrect because cells are smaller than organisms and are the building blocks of organisms.

Answer:

Kelli’s argument is correct. Observations of grass under a microscope would show that grass is made up of cells, which are living.