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Principles of Cell Theory

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of cell theory?

a)

All living things are made up of one or more cells.

b)

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

c)

Cells are composed of atoms and molecules.

d)

All cells are created by pre-existing cells.

2.

The cell theory revolutionized our understanding of life. Who is credited with the development of cell theory?

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Louis Pasteur

c)

Gregor Mendel

d)

Robert Hooke

3.

Which principle of cell theory states that all living organisms are made up of cells?

a)

The cell is the basic unit of life.

b)

All cells are created by pre-existing cells.

c)

Cells are the most basic unit of structure and function.

d)

All of the above.

4.
  1. True or False: According to cell theory, new cells can arise spontaneously from non-living matter.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Who observed the first cells under a microscope and coined the term "cell"?

a)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

James Watson

d)

Francis Crick

6.

Which principle of cell theory explains that cells can only arise from pre-existing cells?

a)

The cell is the basic unit of life.

b)

All living organisms are composed of cells. n.

c)

All cells are created by pre-existing cells.

d)

Cells are the most basic unit of structure and function.

7.

Which of the following is an example of a multicellular organism?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Amoeba

c)

Human

d)

Paramecium

8.
  1. True or False: All cells have a nucleus.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following is NOT a structure found in a typical eukaryotic cell?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Ribosome

d)

Cell wall

10.

The process by which cells divide to form new cells is called:

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Respiration