9 Questions
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all forms of life?
Cell
Who discovered cells in 1665?
Robert Hooke
What type of microscopy provides a much higher resolution showing greatly detailed cell structure?
Electron microscopy
What is the term for organisms consisting of a single cell, such as bacteria?
Microorganisms
What are the dimensions of most plant and animal cells visible under a light microscope?
1 and 100 micrometres
What is the study of cells known as?
Cell biology
What did Robert Hooke name cells for?
Their resemblance to cells inhabited by Christian monks in a monastery
What do most unicellular organisms classify as?
Microorganisms
What does the term 'cellula' mean in Latin?
'Small room'
Test your knowledge about the basic structural and functional unit of all forms of life: the cell. Explore topics such as cytoplasm, macromolecules, and cellular functions.
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