Test Bank_ Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology (9th Edition): 2026
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, Test Bank_ Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology (9th Edition): 2026
Test Bank: Karp’s Cell and Molecular
Biology (9th Edition)
Course: Karp9e
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study of Cell and
Molecular Biology
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Questions
1. Who first coined the term for structures he believed to be single cells?
a) Leeuwenhoek
b) Hooke
c) Schleiden
d) Schwann
e) Virchow
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 – Identify the three tenets of cell theory
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
2. What distinguishes a compound microscope from other microscopes?
a) It has a movable stage
b) It uses multiple lenses
c) Its lens is twice the size of simple microscopes
d) Its lenses display two colors
e) It uses two light sources
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
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, Test Bank_ Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology (9th Edition): 2026
Learning Objective: LO 1.1
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
3. Which scientist was the first to observe and describe living cells?
a) Leeuwenhoek
b) Hooke
c) Schleiden
d) Schwann
e) Virchow
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.1
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
4. Who is generally credited with the discovery of cells?
a) Leeuwenhoek
b) Hooke
c) Schleiden
d) Schwann
e) Virchow
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.1
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
5. Schleiden and Schwann were correct about key aspects of cell theory but made one
incorrect claim. What was it?
a) Cells are smaller than 2 µm
b) All cells are identical
c) Cells are immortal
d) Cells arise from noncellular material
e) All cells always contain nuclei
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: LO 1.1
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
6. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of cells?
a) They carry out emotional reactions
b) They perform mechanical activities
c) They respond to stimuli
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d) They regulate themselves
e) They evolve
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 – Basic properties of cells
Section: 1.2 Basic Properties of Cells
7. Which statement best describes cells?
a) They are highly organized
b) They contain and use genetic information
c) They can reproduce
d) They utilize energy
e) All of the above
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.2
Section: 1.2 Basic Properties of Cells
8. The first continuously cultured human cells were named after which individual?
a) Mary Leeds
b) Henrietta Lacks
c) John Roberts
d) Martin Lewis
e) Helen Lassiter
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: LO 1.2
Section: 1.2 Basic Properties of Cells
9. Cells grown outside the body in a controlled environment are said to be grown:
a) In vivo
b) Live
c) In vitro
d) In culturo
e) Vivaciously
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: LO 1.2
Section: 1.2 Basic Properties of Cells
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3/29/2026, 7:02:21 PM
, Test Bank_ Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology (9th Edition): 2026
Test Bank: Karp’s Cell and Molecular
Biology (9th Edition)
Course: Karp9e
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study of Cell and
Molecular Biology
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Questions
1. Who first coined the term for structures he believed to be single cells?
a) Leeuwenhoek
b) Hooke
c) Schleiden
d) Schwann
e) Virchow
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 – Identify the three tenets of cell theory
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
2. What distinguishes a compound microscope from other microscopes?
a) It has a movable stage
b) It uses multiple lenses
c) Its lens is twice the size of simple microscopes
d) Its lenses display two colors
e) It uses two light sources
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
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, Test Bank_ Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology (9th Edition): 2026
Learning Objective: LO 1.1
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
3. Which scientist was the first to observe and describe living cells?
a) Leeuwenhoek
b) Hooke
c) Schleiden
d) Schwann
e) Virchow
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.1
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
4. Who is generally credited with the discovery of cells?
a) Leeuwenhoek
b) Hooke
c) Schleiden
d) Schwann
e) Virchow
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.1
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
5. Schleiden and Schwann were correct about key aspects of cell theory but made one
incorrect claim. What was it?
a) Cells are smaller than 2 µm
b) All cells are identical
c) Cells are immortal
d) Cells arise from noncellular material
e) All cells always contain nuclei
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: LO 1.1
Section: 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
6. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of cells?
a) They carry out emotional reactions
b) They perform mechanical activities
c) They respond to stimuli
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d) They regulate themselves
e) They evolve
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 – Basic properties of cells
Section: 1.2 Basic Properties of Cells
7. Which statement best describes cells?
a) They are highly organized
b) They contain and use genetic information
c) They can reproduce
d) They utilize energy
e) All of the above
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: LO 1.2
Section: 1.2 Basic Properties of Cells
8. The first continuously cultured human cells were named after which individual?
a) Mary Leeds
b) Henrietta Lacks
c) John Roberts
d) Martin Lewis
e) Helen Lassiter
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: LO 1.2
Section: 1.2 Basic Properties of Cells
9. Cells grown outside the body in a controlled environment are said to be grown:
a) In vivo
b) Live
c) In vitro
d) In culturo
e) Vivaciously
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: LO 1.2
Section: 1.2 Basic Properties of Cells
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