CHP 2: Cell Structure & Functions - Cell Theory Quiz
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Which scientist first observed and described magnified living things by a simple microscope?

  • Rudolf Virchow
  • Theodor Schwann
  • Matthias Schleiden
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)

What did Robert Hook discover in 1663?

  • Cells arise from pre-existing cells
  • Cells in a piece of cork (correct)
  • All plants are made of cells
  • All animal tissues are composed of cells

According to cell theory, which of the following is true?

  • A cell is the structural and functional unit of all living things
  • All cells come from pre-existing cells by division
  • Cells contain hereditary information (DNA) which is passed on to new cells during cell division (correct)
  • All living organisms are made of cells

What is the basic structural and functional unit of every organism?

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

Which domains consist of prokaryotic cells?

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

Which statement accurately represents cell theory?

<p>All living organisms are made of cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

<p>Location of DNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is absent in prokaryotic cells but present in eukaryotic cells?

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

In which type of cells does cell division involve mitosis, meiosis, or both?

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

What is the composition of the cell wall in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Chitin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does cellular respiration occur in prokaryotic cells?

<p>Mesosome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of genetic material is associated with histone proteins?

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

What type of flagella is present in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Complex flagella (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis and packaging of proteins in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Golgi apparatus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of peroxisomes in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Breakdown of fatty acids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Providing structural support and facilitating cellular movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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