Cell Theory in Biology

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Who is largely attributed with the discovery of cells?

  • Robert Hooke (correct)
  • Matthias Schleiden
  • Theodor Schwann
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Who studied cells of both animal and plants and discovered significant differences between the two types of cells?

  • Louis Pasteur
  • Charles Darwin
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann (correct)

What is the fundamental principle of cell theory?

  • Cells are not the basic unit of reproduction
  • Cells can only come from non-living matter
  • Living organisms are made up of cells (correct)
  • Cells are only found in animals

What technological advancement made the discovery of cells possible?

<p>Invention of the microscope (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the universal application of cell theory?

<p>Accepted as the governing theory of all life, but some biologists disagree with its universal application to all forms of life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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