Cell Theory
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- Q1Who was the first person to see cells under the microscope and give them a name?Theodor SchwannRobert HookeAnton van LeeuwenhoekMatthias Schleiden30s
- Q2He discovered that all plants were made of cells, which contributed to the development of the cell theory:Theodor SchwannMatthias SchleidenRobert HookeAnton van Leeuwenhoek30s
- Q3He advanced the cell theory with his conclusion that cells could only come from other cells:Francisco RediTheodor SchwannRudolph VirchowLuis Pasteur30s
- Q4This structure serves as the outer boundary of the eukaryotic cell:cytoskeletoncapsulecell membraneflagella30s
- Q5Unlike eukaryotes, prokaryotes do not have:cytoplasma membrane bound nucleuscell wallsDNA30s
- Q6Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of the cell theory?all living things are made of cellscells are the basic unit of lifecells can only come from other cellscells must contain DNA30s
- Q7Rudolph Virchow's observations helped to disprove was commonly held belief of the time?spontaneous generationevolutionatomic modelsthe existence of molecules30s
- Q8The word cyto means:celldarksmalljelly30s
- Q9Tiny structures that carry out cell functions are collectively called:tissuesanimalculesorganellesribosomes30s
- Q10Which technology was essential for the development of the cell theory?antisepticsmicroscopesmicrowavestelescopes30s
- Q11In Redi's famous experiments on meats, which of the following was the control condition?The meat left in an open jarThe empty jarThe meat completely sealed from the outside of the jarthe meat with gauze30s
- Q12Which of the following statements about Redi is most accurateHe was the first scientist to insist that experimental controls were an important part of scienceHe used his influence, reputation, and sound experimental design to broadly influence thinking of other scientistsHe was the first to propose that abiogenesis was not likelyHe was privileged and untalented, using his privilege to appear more talented than he was30s
- Q13When discussing spontaneous generation and biogenesis, it is important to remember thatBiogenesis was an accepted concept in ancient Greece.These two terms can be used synonymously.All of the answers.Spontaneous generation was widely accepted until about 150 years ago.30s
- Q14The scientist who used the swan-neck flask to demonstrate biogenesis wasSpallanzani.Redi.Pasteur.Needham.30s
- Q15Whose experiments finally discounted the theory of abiogenesis?Francesco RediFranz Shultze and Theodor SchwannJohn NeedamLouis Pasteur30s