Biology EOC Review

Cell theory was first proposed in 1838. Evidence obtained through additional scientific investigations resulted in the current cell theory.

Which statement describes a component of the original cell theory that was removed because of the new scientific knowledge?

• All living things are made of cells.

• All cells come from other preexisting cells.

• Cells form through spontaneous generation.

• Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life.

Which invention from the 17th century allowed for the development of modern cell theory?

• X-rays

• computers

• light microscope

• telescope

A plant and an animal are both living things. According to the Cell Theory, what can you conclude about these two very different organisms?

• Plants have cells but animals do not.

• They are both made of one or more cells.

• They both come from the same kind of cell.

• They both come from a non-living organism.

The combined observations of Mattias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann and Rudolph Virchow resulted in the formation of the cell theory.

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

• All cells contain a nucleus.

• All cells come from other living cells.

• All living organisms are made of one or more cells.

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

There are some similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Which of the following structures is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• lysosome

• mitochondrion

• nucleus

• ribosome

Which type(s) of cells have genetic material that is contained in a nucleus?

• bacteria

• plants only

• animals only

• both plant and animal cells