Exploring Cells and Microscopes

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

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Who is known as the "father of microbiology" for his work with microscopes?

• Charles Darwin

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Isaac Newton

• Louis Pasteur

Which of the following is NOT part of the cell theory?

• All living things are made of cells.

• Cells come from pre-existing cells.

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

• All cells have a nucleus.

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What type of microscope is commonly used in schools to view cells?

• Electron microscope

• Light microscope

• Scanning probe microscope

• Atomic force microscope

Which of the following is a prokaryotic organism?

• Bacteria

• Plant

• Animal

• Fungi

Which structure is found in all cells?

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Chloroplast

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

• Prokaryotic cells have mitochondria.

• Eukaryotic cells lack DNA.

Which scientist contributed to the cell theory by stating that all plants are made of cells?

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

• Rudolf Virchow

• Robert Hooke

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Produces energy

• Controls what enters and leaves the cell

• Stores genetic information

• Makes proteins

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Which of the following is found only in eukaryotic cells?

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Cytoplasm