Cell Theory

Who coined the term "cell" by looking at cork?

• Hooke

• Leeuwenhooke

• Schwann

• Virchow

Which is NOT a part of the cell theory

• All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

• The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.

• All cells come from preexisting cells.

• The invention of the microscope allowed scientist to investigate plant and animal cells.

An __________ is a tiny cell structure within a cell that carries out a specific function.

• organism

• organelle

• unicellular

• cell

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Who is the scientist that studied plants under a microscope and realized all plants are made of cells?

• Hooke

• Virchow

• Schwann

• Schleiden

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The basic unit that makes up all living things is called ____.

• cells

• unicellular

• organelle

• organism

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What is the name of the scientist who studied animal cells and realized all animals are made of cells?

• Leeuwenhooke

• Schwann

• Virchow

• Hooke

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_________ is an instrument that makes small objects look larger.

• cell

• organisms

• microscope

• bacteria

What is the name of the scientist who provided research proving cells come from other cells?

• Hooke

• Schleiden

• Leeuwenhooke

• Virchow

___________ made his own microscope and discovered bacteria. He called them "animalcules".

• Hooke

• Leeuwenhooke

• Schwann

• Schleiden

Who discovered and named cells? 

• Captain Hook
• Robert Hooke
• Zacharias Janssen
• Rudolf Virchow