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Lesson WS
The Characteristics of Cells
Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. What term describes the smallest unit that can
perform all of the functions necessary for life?
4. Robert Hooke was the first person to describe
cells. Which of the following instruments did he
use to make his observations?
A. a single cell
A.
B. a cell nucleus
C. a cell membrane
D. a multicellular organism
2. Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells have some
parts in common. Which of the following pairs
of parts would you find in both types of cells?
B.
A. cytoplasm and nucleus
B. cell membrane and cytoplasm
C. DNA and membrane-bound organelles
D. cell membrane and membrane-bound
organelles
C.
3. According to Theodor Schwann, all parts of
organisms are made up of which of the
following?
A. cells
D.
B. nuclei
C. organs
D. organelles
5. What did Robert Virchow observe about cell
division?
A. Cells have nuclei.
B. Cells move around.
C. Cells have cell membranes.
D. Cells come from other cells.
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