TED: The Wacky History of Cell Theory

Which of the following scientists concluded that all animals are made of cells?

• Rudolf Virchow
• Matthais Schleiden
• Robert Hooke
• Theodor Schwann

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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.

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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.

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Scientists can only make discoveries in a laboratory with white lab coats and science gizmos that go beep.

• True

• False

There are three parts to the cell theory. Which is NOT one of those parts?

• All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

• The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.

• Cells spontaneously arise from carbon and nutrients carried in the bloodstream.

• All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek made his own version of the microscope and discovered something very odd when he looked a the gunk on his teeth. What did he discover?

• Cells

• Bacteria

• Cavities

• Influenza

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Who named the cell?

• Robert Hooke

• Robert Redford

• Robert Deniro

• Laurent Robert

Which scientist realized that, by studying samples under a microscope, all animals are made up of cells?

• Rudolf Virchow

• Robert Remak

• Theodor Schwann

• Isaac Newton

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What is the basic unit of structure in organisms (living things)?

• Cells

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Quarks

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