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Who coined the term 'cells' to describe the structures in a thin slice of cork?
Who coined the term 'cells' to describe the structures in a thin slice of cork?
- Gregor Mendel
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek
- Louis Pasteur
- Robert Hooke (correct)
What is the main feature that distinguishes living things from all other matter?
What is the main feature that distinguishes living things from all other matter?
- Ability to move
- Organization of molecules into cells (correct)
- Capacity for growth
- Presence of DNA
When did the idea that all living things are made of cells gain prominence?
When did the idea that all living things are made of cells gain prominence?
- 1840 (correct)
- 1600
- 1700
- 1900
What contradicted the earlier theory of 'Spontaneous Generation'?
What contradicted the earlier theory of 'Spontaneous Generation'?
What is the smallest unit of matter that can carry on all the processes of life?
What is the smallest unit of matter that can carry on all the processes of life?