Cell theory

Question 1

The ________________________ is the smallest unit of structure and function in all living things

Answer 1

cell

Question 2

Cells differ in ___________________, ___________________, and __________________.

Answer 2

size, shape, and function

Question 3

In the 1950s, scientists invented the more powerful ___________________________.

Answer 3

electron microscope

Question 4

The idea that life could come from nonliving matter is ____________________.

Answer 4

spontaneous generation

Question 5

In 1668, which doctor performed a series of experiments that disproved the idea of spontaneous generation?

Answer 5

Francesco Redi

Question 6

Name the scientist who performed an experiment to disprove the idea of spontaneous generation after people were not convinced by Redi’s experiment.

Answer 6

Louis Pasteur

Question 7

Name the scientist who developed the hypothesis that cells only come from other cells. He was a main contributor to cell theory.

Answer 7

Rudolph Virchow

Question 8

The cell theory states:
1)____________________________
2)____________________________
3)____________________________

Answer 8

1)All organisms are made of cells.
2)Cells are the basic units of structure and function in all living things.
3)All cells come from other cells.

Question 9

All organisms are made of ________________.

Answer 9

cells

Question 10

All cells come from other _________________.

Answer 10

cells

Question 11

True or False?
Cells can differ in shape and size.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False?
A cell is the smallest structural and function unit of an organism.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Who invented the first light microscope?

Answer 13

Robert Hooke

Question 14

Which scientist was the first to disprove spontaneous generation?

Answer 14

Francesco Redi

Question 15

Why is the cell theory so highly regarded today?

Answer 15

thousands of experiments support the cell theory and there is no evidence to contradict the theory

Question 16

Which scientist looked at cork and saw “cells”?

Answer 16

Robert Hooke

Question 17

Name two things you know about proper microscope drawings.