Cell Theory — Quiz

Question 1

Which microscope uses a series of lenses to magnify an object in steps?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

compound light microscope

Question 2

Which microscope did Robert Hooke use to study tree bark?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

compound light microscope

Question 3

Which microscope did Anton van Leeuwenhoek use to observe single-celled organisms?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

simple microscope

Question 4

Through which microscope were cells first observed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

compound light microscope

Question 5

In the 1600s, which scientist discovered microbes in pond water by using a microscope?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Question 6

Which was the first “cell” viewed by the light microscope?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

oak bark

Question 7

Through which microscope were cells first observed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

compound light microscope

Question 8

Which statement best explains why cells were observed in more detail using a compound microscope than a simple microscope?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A compound microscope has greater magnification ability than a simple microscope.

Question 9

Which two microscopes generate three-dimensional images?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

scanning electron microscope and scanning tunneling microscope

Question 10

Which reason best explains why dead specimens must be used with transmission electron microscopes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Specimens are placed in a vacuum.

Cell Theory — Quiz Answers