Cell Theory- Second Attempt

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

• Louis Pasteur

• Robert Hooke

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Rudolf Virchow

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of the cell theory?

• All cells have a nucleus.

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

• Cells can arise spontaneously from non-living materials.

• Cells are the smallest unit of matter.

According to the cell theory, how do new cells arise?

• From non-living matter

• By spontaneous generation

• From pre-existing cells

• By chemical reactions

Which scientist is known for the statement "Omnis cellula e cellula," meaning "All cells come from cells"?

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

• Rudolf Virchow

• Louis Pasteur

What is NOT a part of the cell theory?

• All living organisms are composed of cells.

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

• Cells can arise spontaneously from non-living materials.

• All cells come from pre-existing cells.

Which of the following best describes the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

• They are the site of cellular respiration.

• They store water, nutrients, and waste products.

• They synthesize proteins.

• They contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis.

Which of the following would be evidence that refutes the claim that all things are made of cells?

• All things are made of cells; there is no evidence to the contrary.

• All pictorial data show repeating patterns such as size, shape, and contents of the smaller particles that make up the whole.

• The denim and sand are made of smaller particles but have no definite, repeating pattern of structure.

• Nothing is made of cells; everything is made of atoms.

What is the first principle of the cell theory?

• All cells have a nucleus.

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

• Cells can only be seen under a microscope.

• Cells are the smallest unit of matter.

Which scientist is credited with the discovery of microorganisms using a microscope?

• Louis Pasteur

• Robert Hooke

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Rudolf Virchow

What is a part of the cell theory?

• All cells are produced from other cells.

• All cells come from proteins.

• All living things are composed of Jell-O.

• All living things are made up of elements and compounds.