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What is one of the main ideas established by Rudolf Virchow in relation to cell theory?
What is one of the main ideas established by Rudolf Virchow in relation to cell theory?
- Cells can arise spontaneously.
- All cells contain identical genetic material.
- Cells are the largest units of living organisms.
- Cells only arise from the division of existing cells. (correct)
Which of the following statements is NOT a part of the cell theory?
Which of the following statements is NOT a part of the cell theory?
- Cells are the smallest unit of life.
- Cells can survive without a membrane. (correct)
- Cells arise only from pre-existing cells.
- Living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
What do cells contain that is vital for their activities?
What do cells contain that is vital for their activities?
- Genetic material that directs cellular functions. (correct)
- Chloroplasts for energy production.
- Mitochondria that absorb all nutrients.
- A rigid structure for support.
What distinguishes cells from non-living structures?
What distinguishes cells from non-living structures?
What is the smallest unit of life according to cell theory?
What is the smallest unit of life according to cell theory?
What term is used to describe organisms that are made up of a single cell?
What term is used to describe organisms that are made up of a single cell?
Who was the first scientist to observe and name cells?
Who was the first scientist to observe and name cells?
How did Robert Hooke describe the appearance of cells he observed?
How did Robert Hooke describe the appearance of cells he observed?
What significant contribution did Anton van Leeuwenhoek make to microbiology?
What significant contribution did Anton van Leeuwenhoek make to microbiology?
What does the term 'multicellular organisms' refer to?
What does the term 'multicellular organisms' refer to?
What year did Theodor Schwann report that all animals are made up of cells?
What year did Theodor Schwann report that all animals are made up of cells?
Why are multicellular organisms able to perform complex functions?
Why are multicellular organisms able to perform complex functions?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of unicellular organisms?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of unicellular organisms?
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Cell Theory
Cell Theory
The principle that living things are made of cells, cells are the smallest unit of life, and new cells come from pre-existing cells.
Cell as fundamental unit
Cell as fundamental unit
All living organisms are composed of cells; single cells or multiple cells.
Cell membrane
Cell membrane
The boundary that separates the cell's content from the outside environment.
Cellular genetic material
Cellular genetic material
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Cell's energy system
Cell's energy system
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Cell
Cell
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Unicellular organism
Unicellular organism
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Multicellular organism
Multicellular organism
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Robert Hooke
Robert Hooke
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
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Cell theory
Cell theory
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Cells in humans
Cells in humans
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Cell's structure
Cell's structure
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