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Who was the first to state that cells are the building blocks of all plants?
Who was the first to state that cells are the building blocks of all plants?
- Theodor Schwann
- Charles Darwin
- Matthias Jakob Schleiden (correct)
- Robert Hooke
Robert Hooke discovered cells while observing a slice of an apple.
Robert Hooke discovered cells while observing a slice of an apple.
False (B)
What term did Robert Hooke use to describe the tiny structures he observed?
What term did Robert Hooke use to describe the tiny structures he observed?
cellulae
____________ is the study of heredity and variation.
____________ is the study of heredity and variation.
Match the branches of biology with their definitions:
Match the branches of biology with their definitions:
Which of the following is NOT a branch of biology?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of biology?
Ecology studies the relationship of living organisms to their environment.
Ecology studies the relationship of living organisms to their environment.
What did Theodor Schwann propose?
What did Theodor Schwann propose?
The study of fungi is known as ____________.
The study of fungi is known as ____________.
During which phase are chromosomes lined up at the metaphase plate?
During which phase are chromosomes lined up at the metaphase plate?
In Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled toward opposite poles of the cell.
In Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled toward opposite poles of the cell.
What occurs during cytokinesis?
What occurs during cytokinesis?
The final preparations for the mitotic phase must be completed during the ___ phase.
The final preparations for the mitotic phase must be completed during the ___ phase.
Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
What happens to the mitotic spindle during Telophase?
What happens to the mitotic spindle during Telophase?
Sister chromatids are still called chromatids after division in Anaphase.
Sister chromatids are still called chromatids after division in Anaphase.
What is the first portion of the mitotic phase called?
What is the first portion of the mitotic phase called?
During an animal cell cytokinesis, a ___ furrow separates the daughter cells.
During an animal cell cytokinesis, a ___ furrow separates the daughter cells.
Which phase involves the breakdown of cohesion proteins binding the sister chromatids?
Which phase involves the breakdown of cohesion proteins binding the sister chromatids?
What happens during prometaphase II?
What happens during prometaphase II?
The cleavage during telophase II divides the two cells into three haploid cells.
The cleavage during telophase II divides the two cells into three haploid cells.
What occurs at the chiasmata during meiosis?
What occurs at the chiasmata during meiosis?
During anaphase II, sister chromatids are pulled apart by the ______.
During anaphase II, sister chromatids are pulled apart by the ______.
Match the following phases with their primary events:
Match the following phases with their primary events:
During metaphase I, what is the position of homologous chromosomes?
During metaphase I, what is the position of homologous chromosomes?
What is the diameter of microtubules?
What is the diameter of microtubules?
Vesicles and vacuoles serve as storage and transport systems within the cell.
Vesicles and vacuoles serve as storage and transport systems within the cell.
What are the two globular proteins that make up microtubules?
What are the two globular proteins that make up microtubules?
The Golgi apparatus is responsible for the ______, tagging, packaging, and distribution of lipids and proteins.
The Golgi apparatus is responsible for the ______, tagging, packaging, and distribution of lipids and proteins.
Which organelle is associated with ribosomes and primarily synthesizes proteins?
Which organelle is associated with ribosomes and primarily synthesizes proteins?
Microfilaments measure between 25 nm in diameter.
Microfilaments measure between 25 nm in diameter.
What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
During _____, the cell undergoes normal growth processes while preparing for division.
During _____, the cell undergoes normal growth processes while preparing for division.
Match the following organelles with their primary functions:
Match the following organelles with their primary functions:
The endomembrane system includes which of the following?
The endomembrane system includes which of the following?
Who were the first to observe live cells using a microscope?
Who were the first to observe live cells using a microscope?
All prokaryotic organisms are multicellular.
All prokaryotic organisms are multicellular.
What does the phrase 'Omnis cellula e cellula' signify?
What does the phrase 'Omnis cellula e cellula' signify?
Eukaryotic cells contain a __________ nucleus.
Eukaryotic cells contain a __________ nucleus.
Match the following cell types with their characteristics:
Match the following cell types with their characteristics:
What type of organisms are prokaryotes?
What type of organisms are prokaryotes?
Eukaryotic cells are generally smaller than prokaryotic cells.
Eukaryotic cells are generally smaller than prokaryotic cells.
Name one advantage of eukaryotic cells over prokaryotic cells.
Name one advantage of eukaryotic cells over prokaryotic cells.
The first type of cell to appear on Earth was __________.
The first type of cell to appear on Earth was __________.
Which of the following organelles is NOT found in eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following organelles is NOT found in eukaryotic cells?
Study Notes
Biology Overview
- Study of living organisms and their interactions with environments.
- Key branches include Anatomy, Botany, Cytology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology, Taxonomy, Paleontology, Histology, Physiology, Phycology, Mycology, Bacteriology, and Herpetology.
Key Historical Figures
- Robert Hooke discovered cells in cork (1665), naming them "cellulae" meaning "little rooms."
- Matthias Schleiden stated that all plants are made of cells (1838).
- Theodor Schwann proposed that all animals are composed of cells, contributing to the cell theory.
- Rudolf Virchow's principle: "Omnis cellula e cellula," meaning new cells arise from existing cells.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek observed live cells and coined term "animalcules."
Cell Theory
- All living things are composed of cells.
- The cell is the basic unit of life.
- New cells arise from existing cells.
Cell Types
- Prokaryotic cells: Simple, unicellular, earliest life forms, lack membrane-bound organelles.
- Eukaryotic cells: More complex, larger (10-100 µm), have membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus.
Cell Structure and Function
- Vesicles and Vacuoles: Membrane-bound sacs for storage and transport.
- Endomembrane System: Includes nuclear envelope, lysosomes, vesicles, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus for lipid and protein modification, packaging, transportation.
- Rough ER: Associated with ribosomes, synthesizes proteins, undergoes modifications.
- Smooth ER: Synthesizes carbohydrates, lipids, detoxifies substances, stores calcium ions.
- Golgi Apparatus: Sorts, tags, packages, and distributes proteins and lipids.
Cell Cycle Phases
- Interphase: Cell undergoes normal growth, prepares for division.
- Mitosis: Multistep process of chromosome alignment, separation, and division into daughter cells.
- Key phases of mitosis:
- Metaphase: Chromosomes aligned at the cell's equator.
- Anaphase: Sister chromatids pulled to opposite poles.
- Telophase: Chromosomes decondense, nuclear envelope forms around each set.
- Cytokinesis: Separation of cytoplasmic components; cleavage furrow in animal cells, cell plate in plant cells.
Meiosis Phases
- Prometaphase I and II: Spindle fibers attach to chromosomes; nuclear envelope disappears.
- Metaphase I and II: Chromosomes aligned at the equator, maximally condensed.
- Anaphase I and II: Chromosomes pulled apart, moving to opposite poles.
- Telophase II and Cytokinesis: Cells divide into four haploid cells.
Cytoskeletal Components
- Microtubules: Hollow tubes made of tubulin, assist in maintaining cell shape, transporting vesicles, and chromosome movement during division.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of biology, focusing on the study of living organisms and their interactions with their environments. Key historical figures who contributed to the development of cell theory are highlighted, along with the different types of cells. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the essential concepts in biology and the importance of cells in all living organisms.
