Cell Theory Formulators: Schwann and Schleiden

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What hypothesis did Louis Pasteur disprove with his swan-neck flask experiment?

  • Vital force theory
  • Microbial theory
  • Spontaneous generation (correct)
  • Cell division

Which scientist(s) initially proposed the Cell Theory?

  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
  • Shleiden and Schwann (correct)
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Virchow

What did Louis Pasteur's swan-neck flask experiment demonstrate?

  • Life can arise spontaneously from organic matter.
  • Life can only arise from preexisting life. (correct)
  • Microorganisms can navigate the bends in the flask neck.
  • Inanimate objects can produce living organisms.

What did Shleiden and Schwann propose about the origin of living creatures?

<p>All living creatures are formed by cells. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Cell Theory, what is the structural unit of organisms?

<p>Cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle states that all cells come from preexisting cells?

<p>&quot;Omnis cellula ex cellula&quot; principle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who formulated the Cell Theory?

<p>Theodor Schwann (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist discovered the myelin sheath in peripheral nerve fibers?

<p>Theodor Schwann (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who established the omnis cellula ex cellula theory?

<p>Rudolf Virchow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is considered the father of Cellular Pathology?

<p>Rudolf Virchow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline emerged to study cells?

<p>Cytology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who expanded the cellular theory to include animals, unifying Botany and Zoology?

<p>Theodor Schwann (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of adult stem cells in a living organism?

<p>To maintain and repair the tissue where they are found (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are embryonic stem cells obtained from?

<p>Inner mass of preimplantation-stage embryos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of umbilical cord stem cells?

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What differentiates induced pluripotent stem cells from adult stem cells?

<p>Genetically reprogrammed differentiated adult cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are ethical issues a concern for the widespread study of embryonic stem cells in humans?

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Which type of adult stem cell can develop into some or all specialized cell types of a tissue or organ?

<p>Mesenchymal stem cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)?

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What is the primary function of Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) in cell culture media?

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Which of the following best describes the principle behind Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)?

<p>The specimen is bombarded with a beam of electrons, and scattered/emitted electrons are collected to generate a 3D image (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate magnification range of Electron Microscopy?

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Which of the following components of cell culture media is responsible for maintaining the appropriate pH?

<p>Bicarbonate buffer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including phenol red in cell culture media?

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What are the four required reprogramming factors for induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS)?

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What type of stem cells are Tooth Stem Cells (TS)?

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Who received the Nobel Prize Award in 2012 for the discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells?

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Which of the following is NOT a potential application of Tooth Stem Cells (TS)?

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What is the defining characteristic of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) and Embryonic Stem (ES) cells?

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What major advantage do Tooth Stem Cells (TS) offer in regenerative medicine?

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