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Cell theory

Quiz by Cheryl Anderson

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  • Q1
    Which statement is NOT part of the cell theory?
    The cell is the basic unit of life.
    All cells can generate energy independently.
    All cells come from pre-existing cells.
    All living things are made of cells.
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the cell theory say about the origin of cells?
    Cells can appear spontaneously.
    All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
    Cells are made from non-living matter.
    All cells are identical in structure.
    30s
  • Q3
    Who is known for contributing to the development of the cell theory?
    Albert Einstein
    Rudolf Virchow
    Charles Darwin
    Isaac Newton
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is a basic principle of cell theory?
    Cells can live independently of their environment.
    All cells are large and complex.
    All cells have the same function.
    All living things are composed of one or more cells.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is a fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms according to the cell theory?
    The tissue
    The cell
    The organ
    The organism
    30s
  • Q6
    Which scientist is credited with coining the term 'cell' after observing cork under a microscope?
    Gregor Mendel
    Louis Pasteur
    Anton van Leeuwenhoek
    Robert Hooke
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following statements is true according to cell theory?
    All living things are composed of the same type of cell.
    Cells can spontaneously generate from non-living matter.
    Cells are the fundamental units of life.
    All cells are identical in function.
    30s
  • Q8
    What observation did scientists make about cell division that helped shape the cell theory?
    All cells are formed from non-cellular materials.
    Cells can divide spontaneously.
    Cells regenerate without any parent cell.
    Cells come from division of existing cells.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following best describes the relationship between cells and tissues according to cell theory?
    Tissues are larger than cells and cannot be made of them.
    All tissues contain only one type of cell.
    Tissues are made up of single cells only.
    Tissues are made up of groups of similar cells.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which key discovery did Anton van Leeuwenhoek contribute to the field of cell biology?
    He was the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms.
    He discovered the structure of DNA.
    He proposed that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.
    He coined the term 'cell' for the basic unit of life.
    30s

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