5 Questions
Match the following scientists with their contributions to the study of cells:
Robert Hooke = Observed 'little boxes' (cells) in cork with a microscope Anton van Leeuwenhoek = First person to observe living cells
Match the following cell characteristics with their descriptions:
Size = Cells differ widely in this characteristic Shape = Most cells are roughly cuboidal or spherical Internal Organization = Nucleus contains DNA which directs the activity of the cell Smallest Cells = Longest Cells: Biggest Cells: 6 inches long, 5 inches wide, 3 pounds Ostrich Egg
Match the following cell types with their defining features:
Eukaryotes = Cells that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles Prokaryotes = Cells that lack nuclei and membrane-bound organelles
Match the following cell theory principles with their statements:
Principle 1 = All living things are composed of one or more cells Principle 2 = Cells are organisms’ basic units of structure and function Principle 3 = Cells come only from existing cells
Match the following cell components with their functions:
Nucleus = Contains DNA which directs the activity of the cell Organelle = A cell component that performs specific functions in the cell
Test your knowledge of the history of cell discovery and the invention of the microscope with this quiz. Learn about the contributions of Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, and the significance of observing living cells.
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