Cell Theory
Scientists
Parts of a Cell
Vocabulary
Cells Misc.
100
How many principles are in the cell theory?
3
100
Which scientist concluded that all animals have cells?
Options: Leeuwenhoek, Hooke, Virchow, Schleiden, Schwann
Schwann (think: sounds like swan, which is a type of animal)
100
What are the organelles in a cell?
The organs that perform specific functions
100
What word means "any living thing"?
organism
100
Name an organism that is made of one or more cells:
Examples: plants, animals, humans, bacteria
200
What is the first principle of cell theory?
The cell is the most basic unit of structure and function in a living organism.
200
Which scientist worked with Schwann and concluded that all plants have cells?
Options: Leeuwenhoek, Hooke, Virchow, Schleiden, Schwann
Schleiden
200
Where is the nucleus on a eukaryote?
The circle shape
200
What does multicellular mean? Which type of cell is multicellular, prokaryote or eukaryote?
multiple cells/eukaryote
200
Why was the invention of the compound telescope important to the discovery of cells?
The compound telescope allows scientists to see things they can't see with just their eyes
300
What is the second principle of cell theory?
All living things (organisms) are made of one or more cells.
300
Which scientist coined the term cell after discovering them while looking at a cork under a microscope?
Options: Leeuwenhoek, Hooke, Virchow, Schleiden, Schwann
Hooke
300
Where is the cell membrane?
The layer that surrounds the inside of the cell
300
The smallest functional and structural unit of all living organisms
A cell
300
What is one difference between prokaryote and eukaryote cells?
Prokaryotes are smaller
Prokaryotes are only unicellular
Eukaryotes have a nucleus
Eukaryotes have membrane bound organelles
400
What is the third principle of cell theory?
All cells come from pre-existing, living cells.
400
Which scientist discovered bacteria on his teeth?
Options: Leeuwenhoek, Hooke, Virchow, Schleiden, Schwann
Leeuvenhoek
400
What is cytoplasm in a cell?
region enclosed by the cell membrane that includes the fluid and all organelles of the cell
400
What does unicellular mean? What type of cell is ONLY unicellular, prokaryote or eukaryote?
only one cell/prokaryote
400
What is one similarity between prokaryote and eukaryote?
The both have organelles, cell membranes, and DNA. Eukaryotes can be unicellular
500
Name one scientist involved in developing the cell theory
Leeuwenhoek, Hooke, Virchow, Schleiden, Schwann
500
Which scientist concluded that all cells come from pre-existing living cells?
Options: Leeuwenhoek, Hooke, Virchow, Schleiden, Schwann
Virchow
500
What is DNA?
Genetic material that provides instructions for all cell processes and are inherited from the parent or parents.
500
The part of the cell that surrounds the DNA in a eukaryote is called...
the nucleus
500
What is another name for a cell membrane?
Plasma Membrane