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?

'A little room' Signup and view all the answers

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

Cells Signup and view all the answers

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

Self-designed microscope Signup and view all the answers

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

It was the first time someone observed that living things consist of separate units. Signup and view all the answers

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

Because they appeared like small rooms or compartments. Signup and view all the answers

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

It revolutionized the way scientists viewed living organisms. Signup and view all the answers

Why is cork considered significant in the history of science?

Because it led to the discovery of cellular structures. Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent the peel from drying out and getting folded. Signup and view all the answers

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

Serendipitous Signup and view all the answers

The Fundamental Unit of Life: Cell Structure

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Questions and Answers

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

What substance does cork come from?

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

What does the word 'cell' mean in Latin?

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

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

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

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

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

Why is cork considered significant in the history of science?

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

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

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