Becker's World of the Cell, 10e, (Hardin)
Chapter 1 A Preview of Cell Biology
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Robert Hooke coined the term cell when studying thin slices of cork. These ________ were
the first cells observed because ________.
A) dead plant cells; the thick cells walls did not require high resolution or magnification to view
B) dead animal cells; they were immobile and did not need to be fixed before viewing
C) compartments; they were actually the result of multiple cells that had merged and died to
form large compartments that were easy to view
D) immune cells; they produce antibodies that embed in the cell membrane to make it visible
E) "little rooms"; they were 100 nm in diameter, much larger than most plant cells
Answer: A
Chapter Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global LO: G1
V&C LO: VC-SF
2) The Latin phrase omnis cellula e cellula refers to a cellular principle. Which of the following
statements is the best interpretation of this phrase?
A) Tissues are composed of similar cells.
B) Cells generally are found in clusters.
C) All cells arise only from preexisting cells.
D) Organs are composed of tissues and cells.
E) The cell is the basic unit of structure.
Answer: C
Chapter Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global LO: G7
V&C LO: VC-SF
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, 3) ________ improved the original light microscope in the late 1600s, allowing the visualization
of ________.
A) Theodor Schwann; the internal structures of cells, such as ribosomes, nuclei, and Golgi
bodies
B) Robert Hooke; bacteria and viruses
C) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek; sperm cells, bacteria, algae, and other protists
D) Robert Brown; cell structures using fluorescent antibodies
E) Rudolf Virchow; collagen and muscle cells
Answer: C
Chapter Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.2
Global LO: G1
V&C LO: VC-S
4) Which organelle stores most of the DNA in plant and animal cells?
A) Golgi complex
B) Mitochondrion
C) Chloroplast
D) Nucleus
E) Lysosome
Answer: D
Chapter Section: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.2
Global LO: G1
V&C LO: VC-E
5) Which of the following statements is false?
A) All organisms consist of one or more cells.
B) All cells arise from preexisting cells.
C) The cell is the basic unit of structure for all organisms.
D) All cells have a membrane-bound nucleus.
E) Cells come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.
Answer: D
Chapter Section: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Applying/Analyzing
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global LO: G7
V&C LO: VC-PS
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Chapter 1 A Preview of Cell Biology
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Robert Hooke coined the term cell when studying thin slices of cork. These ________ were
the first cells observed because ________.
A) dead plant cells; the thick cells walls did not require high resolution or magnification to view
B) dead animal cells; they were immobile and did not need to be fixed before viewing
C) compartments; they were actually the result of multiple cells that had merged and died to
form large compartments that were easy to view
D) immune cells; they produce antibodies that embed in the cell membrane to make it visible
E) "little rooms"; they were 100 nm in diameter, much larger than most plant cells
Answer: A
Chapter Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global LO: G1
V&C LO: VC-SF
2) The Latin phrase omnis cellula e cellula refers to a cellular principle. Which of the following
statements is the best interpretation of this phrase?
A) Tissues are composed of similar cells.
B) Cells generally are found in clusters.
C) All cells arise only from preexisting cells.
D) Organs are composed of tissues and cells.
E) The cell is the basic unit of structure.
Answer: C
Chapter Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global LO: G7
V&C LO: VC-SF
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, 3) ________ improved the original light microscope in the late 1600s, allowing the visualization
of ________.
A) Theodor Schwann; the internal structures of cells, such as ribosomes, nuclei, and Golgi
bodies
B) Robert Hooke; bacteria and viruses
C) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek; sperm cells, bacteria, algae, and other protists
D) Robert Brown; cell structures using fluorescent antibodies
E) Rudolf Virchow; collagen and muscle cells
Answer: C
Chapter Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.2
Global LO: G1
V&C LO: VC-S
4) Which organelle stores most of the DNA in plant and animal cells?
A) Golgi complex
B) Mitochondrion
C) Chloroplast
D) Nucleus
E) Lysosome
Answer: D
Chapter Section: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Learning Outcome: 1.2
Global LO: G1
V&C LO: VC-E
5) Which of the following statements is false?
A) All organisms consist of one or more cells.
B) All cells arise from preexisting cells.
C) The cell is the basic unit of structure for all organisms.
D) All cells have a membrane-bound nucleus.
E) Cells come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.
Answer: D
Chapter Section: 1.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Applying/Analyzing
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global LO: G7
V&C LO: VC-PS
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