Cell Theory Quiz

Who is credited with the discovery of cells?

• Theodor Schwann

• Matthias Schleiden

• Robert Hooke

• Rudolf Virchow

What did Robert Hooke observe under the microscope that led to the naming of 'cells'?

• Cork

• Bacteria

• Animal tissues

• Plant leaves

Which part of the classical cell theory was described by Rudolf Virchow?

• Cells are the basic units of life

• DNA is passed between cells during cell division

• All organisms are made of cells

• Cells come from preexisting cells

What is a key addition to the modern cell theory?

• Cells are the basic structural units of life

• Cells are the smallest unit of life

• Energy flow occurs within cells

• All organisms are made of cells

What is the primary focus of cell biology?

• The study of plant growth

• The study of cells, their physiology, structure, and life cycle

• The study of ecosystems

• The study of animal behavior

What did the invention of the microscope lead to?

• The discovery of gravity

• The discovery of atoms

• The discovery of DNA

• The discovery of cells

What does the term 'unicellular' refer to?

• An organism with specialized cells

• An organism with multiple cells

• An organism with a single cell

• An organism with no cells

Which scientist proposed the classical cell theory in 1839?

• Robert Hooke

• Rudolf Virchow

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

What is the role of DNA according to modern cell theory?

• It provides energy to cells

• It forms the cell membrane

• It is passed between cells during cell division

• It is the basic unit of life

What did Robert Hooke compare the structures he observed in cork to?

• Animal cells

• Bacterial colonies

• Rooms in monasteries

• Plant leaves