Cell Theory in Biology
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Cell Theory in Biology

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

  • Romans
  • Matthias Schleiden
  • Robert Hooke
  • Theodor Schwann (correct)
  • What did Robert Hooke observe under the microscope that led to the discovery of cells?

  • Pores in a piece of cork (correct)
  • Invention of the microscope
  • Significant advancements in magnification technology
  • Differences between animal and plant cells
  • Who is credited with the discovery of cells, leading to the scientific study of cells?

  • Theodor Schwann
  • Robert Hooke (correct)
  • Romans
  • Matthias Schleiden
  • What is the traditional governing theory of all life according to the text?

    <p>Cell theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did continual improvements to microscopes over time lead to?

    <p>Discovery of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the mid-nineteenth century formulation of cell theory?

    <p>It marked the beginning of the scientific study of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily credited with the initial discovery of cells?

    <p>Robert Hooke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study by Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann lead to?

    <p>The identification of significant differences between animal and plant cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the enabling factor for the discovery of cells?

    <p>Advancements in magnification technology in microscopes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cell theory propose about the origin of cells?

    <p>All cells come from pre-existing cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of a prokaryote?

    <p>Evolution before eukaryotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which domain are prokaryotes classified in the three-domain system?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bacterial microcompartments in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>They are quasi-organelles enclosed in protein shells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do some prokaryotes like cyanobacteria reproduce?

    <p>Via binary fission without fusion of gametes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Lack of distinct organelles characterizing eukaryotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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