The Cell Theory

The ___________ is the basic structure of life

• atom

• molecule

• cell

• organism

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All cells come from ___________ cells

• dead cells
• non-living matter
• pre-existing cells
• plants

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A cell that contains a nucleus is a ___________.

• Prokaryotic cell
• Virus
• Bacteria
• Eukaryotic cell

A cell that does not have a nucleus is a __________.

• Eukaryotic cell
• Animal cell
• Plant cell
• Prokaryotic cell

All of the following apply to eukaryotic cells except:

• They contain a nucleus
• They have membrane-bound organelles
• They are smaller than prokaryotic cells
• They contain DNA

All of the following apply to prokaryotic cells except:

• They have a nucleus
• They lack membrane-bound organelles
• They have the ability to reproduce

• They have DNA

Which instrument is credited for helping scientists develop cell theory?

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This early cell theory scientist looked in a microscope and discovered "animalcules" in the gunk from his teeth and pond water.

• Schleiden

• Leeowenhoek

• Hooke

• Virchow

• Schwann

Who discovered and named cells while looking at cork?

• Captain Hook

• Robert Hooke

• Matthais Schleiden

• Rudolf Virchow

What was Schleiden convinced of?

• All plants are made of cells

• All animals are made of cells

• All cells are prokaryotic

• None of the above

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