Cell Theory

Who was the first person to see cells under the microscope and give them a name?

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hook

• Matthias Schleiden

• Rudolf Virchow

He advanced the cell theory with conclusion that cells could only come from other cells.

• Rudolf Virchow

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

• Matthias Schleiden

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of the cell theory?

• cells are the basic unit of life

• cells must contain DNA

• all living things are made of cells

• cells can only come from other cells

Which technology was essential for the development of the cell theory?

• telescopes

• antiseptics

• microscopes

• microwave

Rudolf Virchow’s observations helped to disprove what commonly held belief of the time?

• evolution

• the existence of molecules

• spontaneous generation

• atomic models

Rudolph Virchow's observations helped to disprove what commonly held belief of the time?

• evolution

• the existence of molecules

• spontaneous generation

• atomic models

What part of the cell forms a barrier between the cell and its environment?

• ribosome

• cholesterol

• cell membrane

• nucleus

Which of the following best describes the function of mitochondria?

• They produce nucleic acids that release energy.

• They convert energy from food molecules into energy the cell can use.

• They store energy from sunlight.

• They store energy from food molecules.

Which of the following statements is part of the cell theory?

• Only plants are composed of cells.

• Cells can be produced from nonliving matter.

• Cells are one of several basic units of structure and function in living things.

• All cells are produced from other cells.

What cell parts carry materials between organelles such as the ER and the Golgi complex?

• lysosomes

• vacuoles

• ribosomes

• vesicles