Understanding Cell Theory Development

Which scientist is credited with coining the term "cell" after observing cork under a microscope?

• Louis Pasteur

• Robert Hooke

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Rudolf Virchow

What is the main idea of the cell theory?

• Cells are the smallest unit of matter.

• All living organisms are composed of one or more cells, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

• Cells can spontaneously generate from non-living materials.

• Cells are only found in plants and animals.

Which of the following statements best describes the contribution of Rudolf Virchow to cell theory?

• He discovered the nucleus in plant cells.

• He proposed that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

• He was the first to observe living cells.

• He developed the first compound microscope.

How did Anton van Leeuwenhoek contribute to the development of cell theory?

• He was the first to describe cells in cork.

• He improved the microscope and was the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms.

• He formulated the theory that all plants are made of cells.

• He discovered that cells divide to form new cells.

Which of the following best explains why cells are considered the basic unit of structure and function in organisms?

• Cells are the largest unit of life.

• Cells can exist independently and perform all necessary life functions.

• Cells are only found in complex organisms.

• Cells are the only part of an organism that can reproduce.

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