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Which microscope did Robert Hooke use to study tree bark?

A
electron microscope
B
compound light microscope
C
simple microscope
D
scanning microscope
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Which microscope uses a series of lenses to magnify an object in steps?

A
electron microscope
B
simple microscope
C
compound light microscope
D
scanning microscope
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In the 1600s, which scientist discovered microbes in pond water by using a microscope?

A
Theodor Schwann
B
Robert Hooke
C
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
D
Matthias Schleiden
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Which was Venter’s contribution to science?

A
discovered the existence of single-celled organisms
B
invented the light microscope
C
discovered the structure of DNA
D
invented a synthetic cell
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Which reason best explains why dead specimens must be used with transmission electron microscopes?

A
Electrons pass over the specimen.
B
The lights that are used are harmful to the specimens.
C
Specimens are placed in a vacuum.
D
The image that is produced is two dimensional.
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Which statement best explains why cells were observed in more detail using a compound microscope than a simple microscope?

A
A compound microscope has greater magnification ability than a simple microscope.
B
The compound microscope was invented before the simple microscope.
C
A compound microscope is much easier to manufacture than a simple microscope.
D
Compound microscopes were more common than simple microscopes.
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Which microscope did Anton van Leeuwenhoek use to observe single-celled organisms?

A
simple microscope
B
compound light microscope
C
electron microscope
D
tunneling microscope
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Which is a part of the cell theory?

A
cells come from pre-existing cells
B
cells have a nucleus
C
organisms with one cell must be seen with a microscope
D
organisms must have more than one cell to live
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According to the cell theory, which describes cells?

A
All organisms are composed of multiple cells.
B
All cells have the same structure and function.
C
Cells are found in everything on Earth.
D
All living cells come from other living cells.

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