Cell Theory - Quiz

1. What are all living organisms composed of?

2. Who is claimed to have created the first compound microscope?

3. Where do all cells come from?

4. Who came up with the name "cells" after viewing cork cells?

5. Which Scientist stated that all animals are made of cells: Schwann or Schleiden?

6. What was Rudolf Virchow's contribution to Cell Theory?

• He created a very powerful compound microscope
• He confirmed that cells came from preexisting cells
• He supported and published Schwann's theory
• He discovered bacterial cells

7. Which of these is a component of Cell Theory?

• The cell is eternal through the transfer of DNA
• The cell is a living component that is able to spontaneously form
• The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms
• The cell is a tiny house for organelles