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Which type of cells are characterized by the absence of membrane-bound organelles?

  • Plant cells
  • Eukaryotic cells
  • Prokaryotic cells (correct)
  • Animal cells

Who concluded that all plants are made of cells?

  • Matthias Schleiden (correct)
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek
  • Robert Hooke
  • Rudolf Virchow

What is the primary composition of a plant cell wall?

  • Proteins
  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Nucleic acids
  • Lipids

Where is DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?

<p>In the cytoplasm or nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is NOT part of the cell theory?

<p>All organisms are made up of many cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist coined the term 'cell'?

<p>Robert Hooke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Rudolf Virchow conclude about cells?

<p>All cells come from pre-existing cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is DNA found in a prokaryotic cell?

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Prokaryotic cells

Cells that are small and simple, lacking membrane-bound organelles. They are found in bacteria.

Eukaryotic cells

Cells that are larger and more complex, containing membrane-bound organelles. They are found in plants and animals.

Who discovered bacteria?

The first person to observe and describe bacteria, contributing to the understanding of microorganisms.

Who proposed that plants are made of cells?

The scientist who concluded that all plants are made of cells.

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Who named the basic unit of life?

The scientist who coined the term 'cell' while observing cork tissue under a microscope.

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Who proposed that cells arise from other cells?

The scientist who concluded that all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Who proposed that animals are made of cells?

The scientist who contributed to cell theory by concluding that all animals are made of cells.

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What is the main component of plant cell walls?

The main component of the plant cell wall, a complex sugar molecule.

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