The Fundamental Unit of Life: Cell Structure

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What did Robert Hooke observe when examining a thin slice of cork?

  • The cork was a single, solid structure with no visible features.
  • The cork was made up of tiny cells surrounded by a hard shell.
  • The cork resembled the structure of a honeycomb with many little compartments. (correct)
  • The cork had a smooth surface with no distinguishing characteristics.

What substance does cork come from?

  • Maple tree
  • Oak tree (correct)
  • Pine tree
  • Bamboo

Why is Robert Hooke's observation in 1665 significant in the history of science?

  • It was a study on the structure of honeycombs.
  • It led to the discovery of penicillin.
  • It was the first observation of separate units in living things. (correct)
  • It proved that all living organisms are made of cells.

What does the word 'cell' mean in Latin?

<p>'A little room' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert Hooke call the boxes he observed in cork?

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

What did Robert Hooke use to make his chance observation in 1665?

<p>Self-designed microscope (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Robert Hooke's observation of cells?

<p>It was the first time someone observed that living things consist of separate units. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Robert Hooke refer to the boxes he observed in cork as 'cells'?

<p>Because they appeared like small rooms or compartments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about the observation made by Robert Hooke in 1665?

<p>It revolutionized the way scientists viewed living organisms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is cork considered significant in the history of science?

<p>Because it led to the discovery of cellular structures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of transferring the onion peel to a glass slide in the activity described?

<p>To prevent the peel from drying out and getting folded. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes Robert Hooke's observation technique in 1665?

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

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