Biology: The Fundamental Unit

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What substance did Robert Hooke examine when he observed the honeycomb-like structure?

Pine resin

Maple syrup

Beehive wax

Bark of a tree (correct)

What did Robert Hooke call the boxes he observed in a thin slice of cork?

Honeycombs

Cells (correct)

Compartments

Units

What did Robert Hooke's observation of cells represent in the history of science?

First observation of cell membranes

First observation of microorganisms

First observation of vacuoles

First observation of separate units in living things (correct)

What did Robert Hooke observe when examining a thin slice of cork?

A structure resembling a honeycomb Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert Hooke name the boxes he observed in the cork?

Cells Signup and view all the answers

What substance comes from the bark of a tree and was observed by Robert Hooke?

Cork Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert Hooke observe in a thin slice of cork?

Honeycomb-like structure Signup and view all the answers

Why is Robert Hooke's observation of cells considered significant?

It was the first observation of living things consisting of separate units Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'cell' mean in Latin?

A little room Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing the peel in a watch-glass containing water?

To prevent the peel from getting folded or dry Signup and view all the answers

Biology: The Fundamental Unit - Chapter 5 Quiz

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What substance did Robert Hooke examine when he observed the honeycomb-like structure?

What did Robert Hooke call the boxes he observed in a thin slice of cork?

What did Robert Hooke's observation of cells represent in the history of science?

What did Robert Hooke observe when examining a thin slice of cork?

What did Robert Hooke name the boxes he observed in the cork?

What substance comes from the bark of a tree and was observed by Robert Hooke?

What did Robert Hooke observe in a thin slice of cork?

Why is Robert Hooke's observation of cells considered significant?

What does the word 'cell' mean in Latin?

What is the purpose of placing the peel in a watch-glass containing water?

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