Scientific Theory & History of Cells Review

What theory suggests that life comes from non-living matter? 

• Cell Theory 
• Spontaneous Generation
• Miasma Theory
• Endosymbiotic Theory 

Which of the following is an explanation for a natural phenomenon that is supported by a large body of scientific evidence?

• scientific theory
• scientific law
• hypothesis
• observation 

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Which of the following is a testable statement to be falsified? 

• scientific theory
• scientific law
• hypothesis
• observation 

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which of the following is a generalized description of a fact of nature that is observed over and over again? 

• scientific theory
• scientific law
• hypothesis
• observation 

Which of the following is NOT a part to cell theory? 

• The cell is the most basic unit of life.
• All living things are made of cells.
• All cells come from pre-existing cells.
• Life comes from non-living matter.

Who first observed cells using a piece of cork & coined the term "cell?" 

• Robert Hooke
• Anton van Leeuwenhoek
• Matthias Schleiden
• Theodor Schwann

Who first observed living cells and microorganisms and called them "tiny animalcules?" 

• Robert Hooke
• Anton van Leeuwenhoek
• Matthias Schleiden
• Theodor Schwann

Who first observed that all plants are made of cells? 

• Robert Hooke
• Anton van Leeuwenhoek
• Matthias Schleiden
• Theodor Schwann

Who first observed that all animals are made of cells? 

• Robert Hooke
• Anton van Leeuwenhoek
• Matthias Schleiden
• Theodor Schwann

Who first observed that all cells come from pre-existing cells?

• Robert Hooke
• Rudolph Virchow
• Matthias Schleiden
• Theodor Schwann