History Of The Cell Theory Quiz!

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1.

Who was the scientist that coined the term cell?
- A.
  
  Matthias Schleiden
- B.
  
  Robert Hooke
- C.
  
  Theodore Schwann
- D.
  
  Rudolph Virchow
- E.
  
  None of the above
2.

Which of the following is not a major idea in the cell theory?
- A.
  
  All cells are composed of one or more cells
- B.
  
  Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization in all living things
- C.
  
  Cells are so small that we know very little about them
- D.
  
  Cells arise only from previously existing cell and they pass genetic material to daughter cells
3.

Which scientist determined that cells come from the division of other cells or preexisting cells?
- A.
  
  Matthias Schleiden
- B.
  
  Robert Hooke
- C.
  
  Theodore Schwann
- D.
  
  Rudolph Virchow
- E.
  
  None of the above
4.

Which scientist discovered that animal tissues consist of individual cells?
- A.
  
  Matthais Schleiden
- B.
  
  Robert Hookes
- C.
  
  Theodore Schwann
- D.
  
  Rudolph Virchow
- E.
  
  None of the Above
5.

Which scientist studied plant tissue and stated that all plants are made of cells?
- A.
  
  Matthais Schleiden
- B.
  
  Robert Hooke
- C.
  
  Theodore Schwann
- D.
  
  Rudolph Virchow
- E.
  
  None of the Above
6.

A cell is the basic unit of life.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

All cells don't come from pre-existing cells.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Which technology was essential for the development of the cell theory?
- A.
  
  Microscopes
- B.
  
  Telescopes
- C.
  
  Scientists
9.

Theodore Schwann did which of the following?
- A.
  
  He said that plants are not made of cells
- B.
  
  Invented the first compound microscope
- C.
  
  Stated that all animals have cells
10.

What did Leeuwenhoek do?
- A.
  
  Invented the microscope
- B.
  
  All animals are made of cells
- C.
  
  Used a simple compound microscope and looked at cells
11.

Who observed the first living cells and referred to them as "animalcules" (little animals)?
- A.
  
  Antione van Leeuvenhoek
- B.
  
  Robert Hooke
- C.
  
  Theodore Schwann
12.

Which of the following is a statement which comprises part of the modern cell theory?
- A.
  
  All organisms are composed of one or more cells
- B.
  
  Cells are the smallest units of life
- C.
  
  All cells come from pre-existing cells
- D.
  
  Everything is made of cells
13.

The ____ is the most basic unit of life.
14.

All living things are made of ______.
15.

Robert Hooke
- A.
  
  Coined the word "CELLS"
- B.
  
  Said all animals are made of cells
- C.
  
  Invented the first compound microscope