Cell Theory Quiz

The word cyto means: a) cell b) dark c) jelly d) small

a) cell

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of the cell theory? a) cells must contain DNA b) all living things are made of cells c) cells can only come from other cells d) cells are the basic unit of life

a) cells must contain DNA

Who was the first person to see cells under the microscope and give them a name? a) Anton van Leeuwenhoek b) Robert Hooke c) Theodor Schwann d) Matthias Schleiden

b) Robert Hooke

He advanced the cell theory with his conclusion that cells could only come from other cells: a) Anton van Leeuwenhoek b) Rudolph Virchow c) Theodor Schwann d) Robert Hooke

b) Rudolph Virchow

Tiny structures that carry out cell functions are collectively called: a) animalcules b) organelles c) tissues d) ribosomes

b) organelles

This structure serves as the outer boundary of the eukaryotic cell: a) flagella b) cytoskeleton c) cell membrane d) capsule

c) cell membrane

Rudolph Virchow's observations helped to disprove was commonly held belief of the time? a) evolution b) existence of molecules c) spontaneous generation d) atomic models

c) spontaneous generation

He discovered that all plants were made of cells, which contributed to the development of the cell theory: a) Anton van Leeuwenhoek b) Robert Hooke c) Theodor Schwann d) Matthias Schleiden

d) Matthias Schleiden

Unlike eukaryotes, prokaryotes do not have: a) DNA b) cytoplasm c) cell walls d) a membrane bound nucleus

d) a membrane bound nucleus

Which technology was essential for the development of the cell theory? a) telescopes b) antiseptics c) microwaves d) microscopes

d) microscope