Early Scientists and Cell Theory

Which statement was NOT included in cell theory?

• All living things are composed of cells.

• Living cells come only from other living cells.

• Each cell contains a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

• Cells are the smallest structure of living things that can perform the functions necessary for life.

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Which instrument is credited for helping scientists develop cell theory?

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Who discovered and named cells while looking at cork?

• Captain Hook

• Robert Hooke

• Matthais Schleiden

• Rudolf Virchow

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All living things are made up of...

• cells

• tissues

• organ

• organ systems

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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things?

• atom

• cell

• bacteria

• animalcules

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All cells -----

• come from other dead cells

• come from other living cells

• crystallize out of the air

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The cell theory started people thinking about living things. It is supported by....

• Evidence

• Theories

• Ideas

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