16.1 Text A Quiz

The invention of which instrument allowed scientists to discover cells?

• a. eyeglasses
• b. magnifying glass
• c. microscope
• d. telescope

Which are the main points of the cell theory? Select all that apply.

• Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.
• New cells are produced from existing cells.
• All cells enclose their DNA within a nucleus.
• All living things are made up of cells.

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The invention of which instrument allowed scientists to discover cells?

• a. eyeglasses
• b. magnifying glass
• c. microscope
• d. telescope

Which describes a light microscope but not an electron microscope?

• uses a beam of light to produce magnified images
• has very high magnification power
• can be used to study cells and cell structure
• requires a computer to operate

The illustrations are models of cells and cell organelles. Which model shows a prokaryotic cell?

• I
• II
• III
• IV

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Which describes a eukaryotic cell, but not a prokaryotic cell?

• uses DNA to control cell activities
• is surrounded by a cell membrane
• makes and uses proteins
• contains DNA in a nucleus

What is the smallest unit that can live on its own and makes up all living organisms and tissues?

• Atom
• Molecule
• Cell
• Organism

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Which describes a light microscope but not an electron microscope?

• uses a beam of light to produce magnified images
• has very high magnification power
• can be used to study cells and cell structure
• requires a computer to operate

The illustrations are models of cells and cell organelles. Which model shows a prokaryotic cell?

• I
• II
• III
• IV

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Which describes a eukaryotic cell, but not a prokaryotic cell?

• uses DNA to control cell activities
• is surrounded by a cell membrane
• makes and uses proteins
• contains DNA in a nucleus