10 Questions
Which one of these is true about cells?
Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of life
What is the definition of a multicellular organism?
An organism made up of many cells
What is the definition of a unicellular organism?
An organism made up of only one cell
What is the purpose of a microscope?
To magnify the size of very small objects
When were microscopes invented?
In 1590
Who is credited with inventing the first compound microscope?
Zacharias Janssen
Who observed pieces of cork under the microscope and coined the word 'cell'?
Robert Hooke
Who discovered small organisms called 'animalcules' or little animals under the microscope?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Who was the first scientist to observe sperm cells and egg cells of both animals and humans?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Who discovered that all plants were made of cells?
Matthias Schleiden
Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of cell theory with this quiz. Learn about the basic unit of life, the functions of cells, and the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms.
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