Introduction to cell theory

Multiple Choice

How did the invention and improvement of microscopes contribute to the development of cell theory?

• They allowed scientists to observe and describe microscopic cells and living organisms.

• They helped scientists create new types of cells.

• They made it possible to see atoms.

• They replaced the need for scientific experiments.

Multiple Choice

Biology is the _____.

• study of abiotic factors

• study of life

• study of chemicals and their properties

• study of the physical properties of the world

Multiple Choice

Living things are made up of units called

• DNA

• Cells

• Homeostasis

• Seeds

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about unicellular organisms is correct?

• They are made up of a single cell.

• They have multiple types of tissues.

• They cannot survive independently.

• They are only found in plants.

Multiple Choice

An Amoeba is a unicellular, animal-like protist that lives in ponds and streams. According to cell theory, where did this cell come from?

• another pre-existing amoeba cell.
• energy from sun that allowed the protist to reproduce.
• a multicellular organism.
• the nonliving environment.

Multiple Choice

What tool do you use to view the cells?

• metric ruler
• centrifuge
• microscope
• telescope

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a cell theory.

• All non-living things are made of cells
• All cells come from pre-existing cells
• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things

Multiple Choice

All living things are made up of...

• cells
• cell tissues
• organ
• organ systems

Multiple Choice

All cells come from___________ cells.

• pregnant
• pre-existing
• paternal
• pin size

Multiple Choice

Rocks are not living because

• they never move
• they aren't needed for humans
• they are not made of cells
• they don't break down

Multiple Choice

What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things? 

• atom
• cell
• molecule
• human

Multiple Choice

All cells are produced ____________.

• From pre-existing and deceased cells
• from other pre-existing cells
• Cells can come from anywhere, as long as there is the sun.

Multiple Choice

An organism made of one cell is called

• unicellular organism
• multicellular organism

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not part of the cell theory?

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.
• All cells are produced from other cells.
• Only animal cells are composed of cells.
• All living things are composed of cells.