Discovery of Cells and Cell Theory

In 1665, this scientist introduced the world to cells.

• Rudolph Virchow

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

• Robert Hooke

There are two basic types of cells: prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

• True

• False

Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, do not have nuclei or other membrane-bound structures. They are mostly unicellular organisms.

• True

• False

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Eukaryotic cells, which include plant, animal, and fungi cells, are more advanced and contain at least one nucleus and many membrane-bound structures. They are mostly multicellular.

• True

• False

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The tissues main job is to organize the functions of the living organism.

• True

• False

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Many cells working together for a common function form tissue.

• True

• False

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What are the parts of a cell called?

• tissue

• organelles

• DNA

• Prokaryotes

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This is the part of the cell that forms the cell's boundary and contains its parts. It is a double layer of fatty acid.

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• endoplasmic reticulum

• cell membrane

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This part of the cell directs the cell's activity and contains DNA.

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• tissue

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This is a jelly like substance that fills the cell and contains all the organelles.

• endoplasmic reticulum

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• The Golgi Apparatus

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