Cell theory

A detailed illustration of a cell structure with key elements labeled, alongside historical figures of cell theory, like Robert Hooke and Rudolf Virchow, engaged in observation with microscopes.

Cell Theory Quiz

Test your knowledge on the foundational principles of cell theory! This quiz covers the history and key contributors to the development of cell theory, as well as the fundamental aspects that define cells as the basic unit of life.

Get ready to engage with questions such as:

  • Who first described cells in 1665?
  • What are the core postulates of cell theory?
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by LearningCell123
First Used the term cells in 1665
Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Robert Remak
Rudolf Virchow
Described plant tissues being composed of cells. (1838)
Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Robert Remak
Rudolf Virchow
Made microscopic observations of plant tissues. (1838)
Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Robert Remak
Rudolf Virchow
(1839) Gave the idea that cells are the fundamental components of plants and animals.
Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Robert Remak
Rudolf Virchow
(1839) microscopic observations of animal tissues.
Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Robert Remak
Rudolf Virchow
(1665) Observed small chambers within cork with a microscope of his own design.
Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Robert Remak
Rudolf Virchow
(1852) published that cells are derived from other cells as a result of cell division.
Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Robert Remak
Rudolf Virchow
(1855) Published an essay entitled “Cellular Pathology”
Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Robert Remak
Rudolf Virchow
(1855) Popularized the concept of cell theory with the Latin phrase “omnis cellula a cellula” (“all cells arise from cells)
Robert Hooke
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Robert Remak
Rudolf Virchow
3 Postulates of Cell Theory?
All cell is the basic unit of life;
Cells only exists in plant cells.
All living organisms are composed of cells
New cells are created from pre-existing cells.
Cells exist in everything. Life nor Lifeless.
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