6.13A & 6.13B Multiple Choice Questions

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What is a unique feature of multicellular organisms?

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They have specialized cells that form tissues and organs.

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What did Anton van Leeuwenhoek discover by looking at dental scrapings?

Back

Animalcules (bacteria)

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Who argued that cells come from preexisting cells?

Back

Rudolph Virchow

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Which of these is NOT a part of the Cell Theory?

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All cells are independent.

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Which of the following is an example of a multicellular organism?

Back

Sponges

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What is the Cell Theory?

Back

The Cell Theory states that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from preexisting cells.

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What are specialized cells?

Back

Specialized cells are cells that have specific functions and are adapted to perform particular tasks in multicellular organisms.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells that work together.

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What role do tissues play in multicellular organisms?

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Tissues are groups of specialized cells that perform a specific function, such as muscle tissue for movement or nervous tissue for signaling.

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What did Robert Hooke contribute to cell biology?

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Robert Hooke is known for coining the term 'cell' after observing cork under a microscope.