Bio Review

What is the fundamental unit of life

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

What was the common belief before the development of the Cell Theory regarding the origin of life?

• A) Life could only come from pre-existing life

• B) Life could arise spontaneously from non-living matter

• C) Life could only originate from water

• D) Life was a gift from gods

Which scientist is credited with coining the term "cell" after observing cork under a microscope?

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

• Zacharias Janssen

• Francesco Redi

Who disproved the Theory of Spontaneous Generation by showing that maggots come from flies and not from decaying meat?

• Louis Pasteur

• Francesco Redi

• Robert Hooke

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Which of the following is NOT a component of the original Cell Theory?

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

• All cells come from pre-existing cells.

• All cells contain DNA in the nucleus.

• The cell is the basic unit of life.

What groundbreaking tool did Zacharias Janssen contribute to the development of Cell Theory?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Barometer

• Thermometer

In an experiment testing the effect of light on plant growth, the dependent variable would be...

• Height of the plant

• Light

• Water

• Type of Soil

Which experiment by Louis Pasteur helped to further disprove spontaneous generation

• Growing bacteria in nutrient broth

• Heating broths in swan-neck flasks

• Studying fermentation in grapes

• Microscopic observation of yeast

Which are exceptions to the traditional Cell Theory

• Bacteria and Fungi

• Viruses and Prions

• Algae and Protozoa

• Plants and Animals

What is the term for the ability of a microscope to make an object appear larger

• Resolution

• Magnification

• Contrast

• Calibration