Cell History and Structure

What is the basic unit, or "building block" of life?

• Cell
• Molecule
• Organelle
• Atom

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Which scientist viewed a piece of cork under a simple microscope and first used the term "cell"?

• Robert Hooke
• Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
• Matthias Schleiden
• Theodore Schwann

Which scientist first viewed LIVING cells underneath a microscope?

• Robert Hooke
• Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
• Matthias Schleiden
• Theodore Schwann

Which scientist concluded that all PLANTS are made of cells?

• Robert Hooke
• Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
• Matthias Schleiden
• Theodore Schwann

Which scientist concluded that all ANIMALS are made of cells?

• Robert Hooke
• Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
• Matthias Schleiden
• Theodore Schwann

Which of the following is NOT a statement included in the cell theory?

• All living things are made up of cells.
• Cells are the basic unit of life. 
• Cells can only come from other cells.
• Eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic cells.

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What is the only type of prokaryotic organism?

• Bacteria
• Plant
• Animal
• Protist

The image shows a cell which LACKS a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles. This is known as a ______________ cell.

• Prokaryotic Cell
• Eukaryotic Cell

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The image shows a cell which HAS a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles. This is known as a ______________ cell.

• Prokaryotic Cell
• Eukaryotic Cell

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What type of cell is seen in the image?

• Animal Cell
• Plant Cell
• Bacteria Cell
• Prokaryotic Cell

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