Cell Theory & Cell Organelles Quiz

Who used a three-lens compound microscope to examine thin slices of cork and gave the name 'cells' to the compartments he observed?

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

Who used a stronger microscope to observe single-celled organisms swimming in a drop of pond water?

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

Who proposed that plants are made of cells?

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

Who proposed that animal cells are similar to plant cells and also made of cells?

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodore Schwann

Which statement accurately describes the cell theory?

• It is based on a scientific publication that is read by scientists worldwide.

• It is based on the work of many scientists and leads to accurate predictions.

• It is based on ideas that have been proven true and that are not subject to revision.

• It is based on preliminary evidence but still needs to be confirmed with experiments.

What is the most basic unit of life according to the cell theory?

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Cells

• Organelles

Which type of cells do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles?

• Prokaryotic cells

• Eukaryotic cells

• Animal cells

• Plant cells

Which type of cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles?

• Prokaryotic cells

• Eukaryotic cells

• Animal cells

• Plant cells

What is the function of microtubules in a cell?

• Give the cell its shape and act as tracks for the movement of organelles

• Give the cell strength

• Enable cells to move and divide

• Supply energy to the cell

Which organelle is responsible for making proteins in a cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus