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Who discovered the cell by examining the cork tree under a microscope?
Who discovered the cell by examining the cork tree under a microscope?
- Gregor Mendel
- Louis Pasteur
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
- Robert Hooke (correct)
What is the most basic unit of life according to cell theory?
What is the most basic unit of life according to cell theory?
- Atoms
- Cells (correct)
- Molecules
- Tissues
In which type of cell does the nucleus lie in the center?
In which type of cell does the nucleus lie in the center?
- Plant cell
- Bacterial cell
- Animal cell (correct)
- Fungal cell
Which branch of biology studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells?
Which branch of biology studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells?
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Which organelle is present in most animal cells but is very rare?
Which organelle is present in most animal cells but is very rare?
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Study Notes
Cell Discovery and Theory
- The cell was discovered by examining the cork tree under a microscope, with the discoverer being unknown.
- The most basic unit of life is the cell, according to cell theory.
Cell Structure
- In typical eukaryotic cells, the nucleus lies in the center.
Cell Biology
- The branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells is cell biology or cytology.
Cellular Organelles
- The centriole is an organelle present in most animal cells but is very rare in plant cells.
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Test your knowledge on the history of cell biology and the cell theory. Learn about the discovery of cells by Robert Hooke and the modern version of the cell theory.
