Cell Theory

Which of the following scientists was the first to observe bacteria?

• Anton van Leuwenhoek

• Matthais Schleiden

• Robert Hooke

• Theodor Schwann

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.

The invention of the microscope made it possible for people to discover and learn about

• Plants

• Skin 

• Animals 

• Cells

What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?

• All living things have hair.

• All living things are made of cells and come from other cells.

• The cells of all living things have chloroplast.

• All living things can move. 

Which statement reflects one of the major components of the cell theory?

• All living things are multi-cellular.

• Organs are the basic unit of structure and function for all living things.

• All cells come from previously existing cells.

• Every organism has a reproductive system to ensure survival of the species.

When cells are damaged, new cells are created by cell division. How does the cell theory support this fact?

• It states that all cells have a nucleus which divides.

• It states that all living things are made up of one or more cells.

• It states that cells come from previously existing cells.

•  It states that the basic units of structure and function are cells.

The ___ is the basic unit of sturucture and function of organisms

• atom

• cell

• matter

• all other answers are correct

Which statement is a part of the cell theory?

• all cells come from preexisting cells

• bacteria are prokaryotic cells

• eukaryotic cells are complex

• humans are multicellular

Who looked at cork and named the cell?

• Robert Hooke

• Van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Brown

• Francesco Redi

The Cell Theory states...

• atoms create all matter

• living things evolve

• the cell is the backbone of all matter

• cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of organisms