Cell Theory and Structure Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why multicellular organisms are typically made up of many small cells rather than a few large ones?

Smaller cells allow for more efficient energy production. (correct)

Smaller cells are easier to control and regulate.

Smaller cells allow for faster movement of molecules between the center of the cell and its surroundings.

Smaller cells provide a greater surface area to volume ratio.

The cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of cells.

True (A)

What is the main benefit of having many small cells rather than a few large cells in multicellular organisms?

Faster movement of molecules between the center of the cell and its surroundings

The scientist who observed that all plant tissues are made of cells was ______.

Matthias Schleiden Signup and view all the answers

Match the scientist with their contribution to the cell theory:

Matthias Schleiden = Observed that all plant tissues are made of cells Theodore Schwann = Reported that animal tissues are also composed of cells Rudolf Virchow = Stated that new cells arise only from pre-existing cells Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'cell' after observing cork?

Robert Hooke (A) Signup and view all the answers

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first person to observe living cells.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the nucleus described by Robert Brown?

1831 Signup and view all the answers

The diameter of most eukaryotic cells ranges from _ to _ micrometers.

10, 100 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following discoveries with their year:

Discovery of chloroplasts = 1880-1883 Microscope invented = 1590 Mitochondria discovery = 1890 Golgi apparatus discovery = 1898 Signup and view all the answers

Cell Theory

The principle that all living things are made of cells.

Multicellular Organisms

Organisms made up of many cells, rather than one large cell.