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Which scientist is credited with the discovery of cells in cork?
Which invention was crucial for the discovery of the cell?
What was Anton van Leeuwenhoek's significant contribution to biology?
In what year did Robert Hooke make his discovery about cells?
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What was the primary function of early microscopes?
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Which scientist is mentioned as not preceding modern biologists in using microscopes?
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What is the primary function of microscopes as described?
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Light microscopes are most similar to
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Modern technology in microscopes compared to primitive instruments is primarily characterized by
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What is necessary for a compound light microscope to function?
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Who concluded that all plants are made of cells in 1838?
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What did Theodor Schwann propose about animals in 1839?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory?
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In the Quick Lab, what are students instructed to do after observing the slide under high magnification?
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What was one of Robert Hooke’s contributions to cell understanding using a microscope?
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What should you do when classifying cell shapes into groups according to the laboratory instructions?
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According to the fundamental concept of the cell theory, which statement is true?
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What should be concluded about cells that have definite walls based on the lab activity?
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What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells?
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Which structure is common to all cells?
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Which characteristic is NOT true about prokaryotic cells?
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What is the size range of the DNA molecule according to the figure?
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Which of the following cell types is visible to the human eye?
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Approximately how long ago did the first photosynthetic organisms appear?
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What contributes to the simpler structure of prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?
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Which cell type has the largest size range listed in the table?
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What is true about the genetic material of prokaryotic cells?
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What structure is absent in prokaryotic cells but present in eukaryotic cells?
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Which of the following most accurately describes the primary structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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Which type of cell is typically characterized by the absence of a nucleus?
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What is a key characteristic of plant cells that distinguishes them from animal cells?
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Which of the following statements is true about eukaryotic multicellular organisms?
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In which type of cell would you expect to find specialized organelles?
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Which of the following organisms are eukaryotic?
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What is the main argument supporting the complexity of prokaryotic cells despite their simpler structure?
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When constructing a counter-argument to the statement on cellular complexity, which fact supports the high level of complexity in eukaryotic cells?
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Which statement is true regarding the size and complexity of prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cells?
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What can be inferred about the relative sizes of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells based on the provided text and diagrams?
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Study Notes
The Discovery of the Cell
- The smallest unit of a living thing is a cell
- The discovery of the cell was made possible by the invention of the microscope
- Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665 while examining cork
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek discovered living organisms in pond water and other things using a single-lens microscope
The Cell Theory
- All living things are made up of cells
- Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things
- New cells are produced from existing cells
Microscopes
- Microscopes work by using beams of light or electrons to produce magnified images
- Light microscopes allow light to pass through a specimen
Cell Size and Shape
- Cells come in a variety of shapes and sizes
- Cell size ranges from 1 to 50 micrometers
- Some cells are as hard as the sport athletes
- DNA is 0.2 to 1000 micrometers in multicellular organisms
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
- Prokaryotes are generally smaller and simpler than eukaryotic cells
- Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus and their DNA is in a circular form
- Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus that encloses the genetic material
- Most eukaryotes are multicellular organisms and possess internal membranes within the cytoplasmic matrix
Prokaryotes
- Include cells that are generally smaller and simpler when compared to eukaryotic cells
- Do not have a nucleus and their genes are not enclosed in a nucleus
- Perform important roles in the environment, including being the first photosynthetic organisms to appear on Earth
Cellular Complexity
- Assigning a simple numerical value to the complexity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells based solely on their structural complexity is a simplification
- Both types of cells have evolved to be remarkably efficient and have their own unique advantages in terms of complexity
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Learn about the discovery of cells, the invention of the microscope, and the contributions of Robert Hooke and Anton van Leeuwenhoek to the field of biology.
