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Which scientist is credited with coining the term 'cells' after examining the structure of cork?
Which scientist is credited with coining the term 'cells' after examining the structure of cork?
- Louis Pasteur
- Robert Hooke (correct)
- Theodor Schwann
- Matthias Schleiden
What is the central idea behind the cell theory?
What is the central idea behind the cell theory?
- All living organisms are made up of one or more cells
- Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization in living organisms
- New cells are produced from pre-existing cells
- All of the above (correct)
What is the significance of the cell theory in biology?
What is the significance of the cell theory in biology?
- It is a unifying concept that is universally accepted
- It explains the structure and function of living organisms
- It provides a framework for understanding the diversity of life
- All of the above (correct)
What is the common feature shared by all cells, regardless of their size and shape?
What is the common feature shared by all cells, regardless of their size and shape?
What is the significance of the exceptions to the cell theory?
What is the significance of the exceptions to the cell theory?
What was the primary method used by the early scientists who contributed to the development of the cell theory?
What was the primary method used by the early scientists who contributed to the development of the cell theory?
Which of the following organisms have structures that challenge the cell theory?
Which of the following organisms have structures that challenge the cell theory?
What is the characteristic of striated muscle fibres that challenges the cell theory?
What is the characteristic of striated muscle fibres that challenges the cell theory?
What is the distinguishing feature of aseptate fungal hyphae that questions the cell theory?
What is the distinguishing feature of aseptate fungal hyphae that questions the cell theory?
Which feature of the giant alga Acetabularia challenges the cell theory?
Which feature of the giant alga Acetabularia challenges the cell theory?
Which of the following statements about striated muscle fibres is true?
Which of the following statements about striated muscle fibres is true?
Which of the following statements about the cell theory is correct, based on the information provided?
Which of the following statements about the cell theory is correct, based on the information provided?
