Atomic Theory in Science

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What does the Greek word 'atomos' mean?

  • Uncuttable (correct)
  • Divisible
  • Reactive
  • Cuttable

Who is credited with applying the term 'atom' to the basic units of mass of the chemical elements?

  • Niels Bohr
  • Isaac Newton
  • Albert Einstein
  • John Dalton (correct)

What did scientists realize about Dalton's 'atoms' after a century?

  • They are reactive
  • They are uncuttable
  • They have an underlying structure (correct)
  • They are truly indivisible

When did atomic theory gain scientific credence?

<p>18th century (C)</p>
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What is the ancient idea that matter is made up of tiny indivisible particles called?

<p>Philosophical atomism (D)</p>
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What is the study of tissues known as?

<p>Histology (A)</p>
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Who is considered as the 'Father of Histology'?

<p>Xavier Bichat (A)</p>
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What are the three broad tissue systems in plant anatomy?

<p>The epidermis, the ground tissue, and the vascular tissue (B)</p>
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What are the classical tools for studying tissues?

<p>The paraffin block, the histological stain, and the optical microscope (A)</p>
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What is the historical derivation of a tissue in biology?

<p>An assembly of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same embryonic origin (C)</p>
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Which biological organizational level is between cells and a complete organ?

<p>Tissues (B)</p>
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What is the study of plant tissues known as?

<p>Histology (A)</p>
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Who is considered the 'Father of Histology'?

<p>Xavier Bichat (D)</p>
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What are the classical tools for studying tissues?

<p>Paraffin block, histological stain, and optical microscope (A)</p>
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In plant anatomy, what are the three broad tissue systems?

<p>Dermal tissue, vascular tissue, and ground tissue (C)</p>
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