Cells and Cell Theory

What kind of microscope (seen here) is common in classrooms, uses light to shine through a sample, with a maximum magnification of about 1000 to 1500x?

• Dissecting microscope

• Compound light microscope

• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

• Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Who looked at living organisms in dental scrapings and pond water, and became known as "the father of microbiology?"

• Rudolf Virchow

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

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Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow all contributed to the development of the cell theory. Which statements listed below are a part of the Cell Theory?

• Cells are the smallest unit of living things that can perform the processes necessary for life.

• The basic components of life consist of a nucleus, cell membrane, and mitochondrion.

• Living things come only from other living things.

• Cells are composed of atoms.

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

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In 1665, Robert Hooke looked through a simple microscope and saw an image similar to the one below. Which of the following describe the individual structural units of living matter that he saw?

• atoms

• cells

• tissue

• molecules

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What does an amoeba and a human have in common?

• brain

• heart

• cells

• lungs

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In order to carry out the functions of life, organisms must

• have access to sunlight

• have at least one cell

• be able to move

• have different types of cells

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What does "unicellular" mean?

• having only one cell

• having many cells

• having different types of cells

• having at least one cell

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What does "multicellular" mean?

• having only one cell

• having many cells

• having different types of cells

• lacking any cells

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When a multicellular organism is damaged, it will repair itself as

• the cells work together

• the cells die off

• the cells mutate

• the cells pass their genetic materials to offspring

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What two scientists determined that plants and animals are made of cells?

• Virchow

• Schwann

• Schleiden

• Hooke

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