CC - Biology - Cells Review

Which scientist concluded that new cells come from existing cells?

• Schwaan

• Schleiden

• Virchow

• Pasteur

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Which of the following are part of the cell theory?

• The cell is the basic unit of life

• All living things are made of cells

• New cells come from existing cells

• All of the options listed

Which type of microscope would be best used to see the hairs on the legs of the a fly?

• simple light microscope

• dissecting microscope

• transmission electron microscope

• compound light microscope

Which scientist coined the name "cells" after looking at cork?

• Schwaan

• Schleiden

• Virchow

• Hooke

Which scientist concluded that new cells come from existing cells?

• Pasteur

• Virchow

• Schleiden

• Schwaan

How do scientists distinguish the different parts of the cell if they are using a compound light microscope?

• putting the cells under high temperatures

• using radioactive isotopes

• a beam of electrons

• using stains

Which term describes the ability of a microscope to distinguish two adjacent structures as being distinct of one another?

• resolution

• magnification

• restitution

• none of the options listed

Find the total magnification of a compound light microscope if the eyepiece has an power of 10 x and the objective lens has a power of 40 x.  The total magnification would be _________ x.

Which of the following are characteristics of both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

• they have a cell membrane

• they contain DNA

• they contain cytoplasm

• they contain ribosomes

Which of the following is/are example(s) of prokaryotes?

• bacteria

• fungi

• archae

• trees