Cell Theory | MCQs

Explanation

The cell is the smallest unit of life.

Cells are called ‘structural’ and ‘functional’ units for a reason.

Cells are made of molecules which are in turn made up of atoms.

“Cell is the unit of LIFE” is that a cell is the smallest living entity in a living system.

Explanation

The cell was first coined by an English scientist Robert Hooke in the year 1665.

Later the cell theory was given by Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann.

Explanation

• The correct answer is: Cell does not contain the hereditary material.

The cell theory postulates:

• All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.
• The cell is the fundamental unit of life.
• New cells are derived from pre-existing cells (biogenesis).

Explanation

Rudolf Virchow was a German physician, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist, writer, editor, and politician.